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ASUS A53E Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M vs MSI Classic CR620-031US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M

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  • 125specifications compared
  • 45differ
  • 80identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • A53E Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Classic CR620-031US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • A53E Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • Classic CR620-031US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • A53E Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:i3-2310M
    • Classic CR620-031US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:i5-430M
  • Processor frequency
    • A53E Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2.1 GHz
    • Classic CR620-031US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:2.26 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • A53E Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:5 GT/s
    • Classic CR620-031US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:2.5 GT/s
  • Processor socket
    • A53E Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:BGA 1023
    • Classic CR620-031US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:BGA 1288
  • Processor codename
    • A53E Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:Sandy Bridge
    • Classic CR620-031US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:Arrandale
  • Stepping
    • A53E Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:J1
    • Classic CR620-031US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:C2

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Comparison of A53E, CR620-031US
162 specifications
Displayidentical
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
TouchscreenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor12 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i34th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-2310Mi5-430M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.53 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz2.26 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023BGA 1288
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeArrandale
SteppingDiffersJ1C2
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2117
Memory2 differ
Memory clock speedDiffers1333 MHz1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 2 GB
Memory slots (available)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Storage1 differ
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
Storage mediaKnown for oneHDDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz766 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x116Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDA
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs0.3 MP1.3 MP
Network2 differ
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFast Ethernet, WLAN
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100Base-T(X)
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.1+EDRUnknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
TV-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Numeric keypadKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features14 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm45 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers5222043537
Processor codeDiffersSR04SSLBPM
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 xrPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXSSE4.1, SSE4.2
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one56 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg2.48 kg
WidthDiffers378 mm374 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm247 mm
Height (front)Differs2.83 cm1.8 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.49 cm3 cm
Width (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37.4 cm (14.7")
Depth (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24.7 cm (9.73")
Height (front) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.78 cm (0.7")
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 cm (1.18")
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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