Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS A53SV-SX538V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM vs MSI Classic CR720-0W6XEU laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-390M

126specifications compared
51differ
75identical
37known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- A53SV-SX538V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Brown
- Classic CR720-0W6XEU laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-390M:Black
Display diagonal
- A53SV-SX538V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
- Classic CR720-0W6XEU laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-390M:43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution
- A53SV-SX538V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:1366 x 768 pixels
- Classic CR720-0W6XEU laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-390M:1600 x 900 pixels
Processor family
- A53SV-SX538V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Intel® Core™ i7
- Classic CR720-0W6XEU laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-390M:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation
- A53SV-SX538V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
- Classic CR720-0W6XEU laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-390M:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- A53SV-SX538V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:i7-2670QM
- Classic CR720-0W6XEU laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-390M:i3-390M
Processor cores
- A53SV-SX538V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:4
- Classic CR720-0W6XEU laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-390M:2
Processor threads
- A53SV-SX538V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:8
- Classic CR720-0W6XEU laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-390M:4

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Comparison of A53SV-SX538V, CR720-0W6XEU
163 specifications	A ASUS A53SV-SX538V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Model A53SV-SX538V View product	B MSI Classic CR720-0W6XEU laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-390M Model CR720-0W6XEU View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Brown	Black
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD+
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gloss
Processor16 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i7-2670QM	i3-390M
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	8	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	3.1 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.2 GHz	2.66 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	5 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	3 MB
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1224	BGA 1288
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Sandy Bridge	Arrandale
SteppingDiffers	D2	K0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	45 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	22	20
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	81 mm²
Memory1 differ
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1333 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 x 2 GB
Memory slots (available)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Storage1 differ
Storage mediaKnown for one	HDD	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	500 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Graphics4 differ
Graphics card familyDiffers	Intel, NVIDIA	Intel
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 3000	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	650 MHz	500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1200 MHz	667 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	0x116	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
Audioidentical
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Altec Lansing	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs	0.3 MP	1.3 MP
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyKnown for one	802.11 b/g/n	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	4
eSATA ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Line-inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® HM65 Express	Intel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Numeric keypadKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features15 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	Yes	No
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers	32 nm	45 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Insider™Differs	Yes	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	53470	52955
Processor codeDiffers	SR02S	SLC24
Processor package sizeDiffers	31 mm	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one	56 Wh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.2 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65 W
Securityidentical
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS, HDD, User	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.6 kg	3 kg
WidthDiffers	378 mm	414 mm
DepthDiffers	253 mm	267.5 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.8 cm	3.37 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.4 cm	3.7 cm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.3/802.3u/802.3ab	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for one	AC/DC	Unknown — not stated by the source

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