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ASUS A42JA-VX060V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM vs MSI Classic CX70-010TW laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4702MQ

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  • 133specifications compared
  • 51differ
  • 82identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • A42JA-VX060V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:35.6 cm (14")
    • Classic CX70-010TW laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4702MQ:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • A42JA-VX060V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Classic CX70-010TW laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4702MQ:1600 x 900 pixels
  • HD type
    • A42JA-VX060V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:HD
    • Classic CX70-010TW laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4702MQ:HD+
  • Processor generation
    • A42JA-VX060V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Classic CX70-010TW laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4702MQ:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • A42JA-VX060V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:i7-740QM
    • Classic CX70-010TW laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4702MQ:i7-4702MQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • A42JA-VX060V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:2.93 GHz
    • Classic CX70-010TW laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4702MQ:3.2 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • A42JA-VX060V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:1.73 GHz
    • Classic CX70-010TW laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4702MQ:2.2 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • A42JA-VX060V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Socket 988
    • Classic CX70-010TW laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4702MQ:PGA946

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Comparison of A42JA-VX060V, CX70-010TW
171 specifications
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeDiffersHDHD+
Processor13 differ
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i74th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-740QMi7-4702MQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.93 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.73 GHz2.2 GHz
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988PGA946
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-700 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersClarksfieldHaswell
Bus typeDiffersDMIDMI2
SteppingDiffersB1C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W37 W
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers23.0
System bus rateKnown for one2.5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one774 MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one296 mm²Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one13Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Memory clock speedDiffers1066 MHz1600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, RS-MMC, SD, SDHC, SDIO, SDXC, SxS-1, xD
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobility Radeon HD 5730NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 720M
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersNot availableIntel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.1
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x416
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSRS Premium SoundSRS
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM55 ExpressIntel® HM86
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source102
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 8
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features17 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers4902475119
Processor codeDiffersSLBQGSR15J
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityDiffers47 Wh4400 mAh
Poweridentical
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one4.74 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.2 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers349 mm418 mm
DepthDiffers238 mm269.3 mm
HeightDiffers36.5 mm39 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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