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ASUS A43SJ-VX857D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M vs MSI Gaming GE70-i550M245 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M

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  • 136specifications compared
  • 40differ
  • 96identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • A43SJ-VX857D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:Black
    • Gaming GE70-i550M245 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:Black, Grey
  • Display diagonal
    • A43SJ-VX857D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:35.6 cm (14")
    • Gaming GE70-i550M245 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • A43SJ-VX857D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Gaming GE70-i550M245 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor family
    • A43SJ-VX857D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Gaming GE70-i550M245 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • A43SJ-VX857D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • Gaming GE70-i550M245 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • A43SJ-VX857D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:i3-2350M
    • Gaming GE70-i550M245 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:i5-3210M
  • Processor frequency
    • A43SJ-VX857D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:2.3 GHz
    • Gaming GE70-i550M245 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:2.5 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • A43SJ-VX857D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:Socket 988
    • Gaming GE70-i550M245 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:BGA 1023

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Comparison of A43SJ-VX857D, GE70-i550M245
170 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Grey
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")43.9 cm (17.3")
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 sourceMatt
Processor12 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i33rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-2350Mi5-3210M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
SteppingDiffersJ1L1
TjunctionDiffers85 °C105 °C
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2325
Memoryidentical
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1333 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1160x166
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicFocusTHX TruStudio PRO
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
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
Network1 differ
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit LAN, WLAN
Bluetooth versionDiffers2.1+EDR4.0
Ports & interfaces3 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
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
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 installedDiffersFreeDOSWindows 8
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTrendmicro Titanium (30 days), MAGIX Music Maker 16 (30 days), MAGIX Photo Man/ager 9 (30 days),MAGIX Video easy SE (30 days),WinRAR (40 days)
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMSI S-Bar,MSI BurnRecovery, MSI Battery Calibration, MSI Super Charger, Two demo music, Microsoft Office 2010 Starter, Microsoft Windows Live Essentials, Corel WinDVD10 BD (BD SKU), Adobe Reader 9, Adobe Flash Player 10
Processor special features8 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5343865708
Processor codeDiffersSR0DNSR0N0
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityKnown for one56 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W120 W
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
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.44 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers348 mm418 mm
DepthDiffers242 mm269 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source39 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.95 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.48 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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