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ASUS A52F-XN1 laptop Intel® Pentium® P6100 vs MSI Gaming 053US Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M

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  • 122specifications compared
  • 34differ
  • 88identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • A52F-XN1 laptop Intel® Pentium® P6100:Grey, Silver
    • Gaming 053US Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:Black
  • Processor family
    • A52F-XN1 laptop Intel® Pentium® P6100:Intel® Pentium®
    • Gaming 053US Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • A52F-XN1 laptop Intel® Pentium® P6100:P6100
    • Gaming 053US Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:i5-450M
  • Processor threads
    • A52F-XN1 laptop Intel® Pentium® P6100:2
    • Gaming 053US Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:4
  • Processor frequency
    • A52F-XN1 laptop Intel® Pentium® P6100:2 GHz
    • Gaming 053US Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:2.4 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • A52F-XN1 laptop Intel® Pentium® P6100:2.5 GT/s
    • Gaming 053US Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:4.8 GT/s
  • Processor socket
    • A52F-XN1 laptop Intel® Pentium® P6100:PGA988
    • Gaming 053US Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:Socket 988
  • Processor operating modes
    • A52F-XN1 laptop Intel® Pentium® P6100:32-bit, 64-bit
    • Gaming 053US Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:64-bit

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Comparison of A52F-XN1, 053US
156 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersGrey, SilverBlack
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersP6100i5-450M
Processor cores22
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rateDiffers2.5 GT/s4.8 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersPGA988Socket 988
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers32-bit, 64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Pentium P6000 Series for MobileIntel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codenameArrandaleArrandale
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingK0K0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers90 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers116
PCI Express configurations1x161x16
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
Number of Processing Die Transistors382 M382 M
Processing Die size81 mm²81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1518
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.66 GHz
Processor front side busKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1066 MHz
Memory1 differ
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1066 MHz1066 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB6 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 2 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB500 GB
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers320 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
Optical drive typeDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD
Storage mediaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsAMD Mobility Radeon HD 5870
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelATI
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequency500 MHz500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs667 MHz766 MHz
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneSRS PSUnknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
TV-outKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel® HM55 ExpressIntel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features7 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography45 nm45 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)NoNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)36 bit36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers5017549022
Processor codeDiffersSLBURSLBTZ
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 mmrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSE4.1/4.2
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery capacityKnown for one4400 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W150 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one3.42 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers2.62 kg3.49 kg
WidthKnown for one380 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one255 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one3.45 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.57 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Width (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source26 cm (10.2")
Depth (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source38 cm (15")
Height (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.5 cm (1.77")
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240V AC, 50/60Hz

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