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ASUS 1215N-BLK158M netbook Intel Atom® D525 vs MSI Gaming GT683-469CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M

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  • 88specifications compared
  • 48differ
  • 40identical
  • 68known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • 1215N-BLK158M netbook Intel Atom® D525:30.7 cm (12.1")
    • Gaming GT683-469CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • 1215N-BLK158M netbook Intel Atom® D525:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Gaming GT683-469CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor family
    • 1215N-BLK158M netbook Intel Atom® D525:Intel Atom®
    • Gaming GT683-469CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • 1215N-BLK158M netbook Intel Atom® D525:D525
    • Gaming GT683-469CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:i5-2410M
  • Processor frequency
    • 1215N-BLK158M netbook Intel Atom® D525:1.8 GHz
    • Gaming GT683-469CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.3 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 1215N-BLK158M netbook Intel Atom® D525:1 MB
    • Gaming GT683-469CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:3 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • 1215N-BLK158M netbook Intel Atom® D525:L2
    • Gaming GT683-469CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Smart Cache
  • Processor socket
    • 1215N-BLK158M netbook Intel Atom® D525:BGA 559
    • Gaming GT683-469CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:BGA 1023

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Comparison of 1215N-BLK158M, GT683-469CS
156 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for oneNetbookUnknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers30.7 cm (12.1")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor11 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel Atom®Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersD525i5-2410M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.3 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 559BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Atom D500 SeriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersPineviewSandy Bridge
SteppingDiffersB0J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs13 W35 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source23
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one176 MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one87 mm²Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB6 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1333 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers1x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB16 GB
Storage1 differ
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, SDXC, xD
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560M
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x116
Graphics cardKnown for oneION 2Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDATHX TruStudio Pro
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersFast Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wireless technologyKnown for one802.11 b/g/nUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
TV-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel HM67 Express
GPS (satellite)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features21 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 nm
Idle StatesDiffersNoYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers4949052224
Processor package sizeDiffers22 x 22 mm37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE2, SSE3, SSSE3AVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersNoYes
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one32 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSLBXCUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one6 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers40 W150 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers1.45 kg3.5 kg
WidthDiffers296 mm396 mm
DepthDiffers203 mm265 mm
Height (front)Differs2.3 cm3.5 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.7 cm4.6 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source

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