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Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS A55A-SX688H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM vs MSI CR70 0M-232NL

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  • 123specifications compared
  • 52differ
  • 71identical
  • 48known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Black, Bronze
    • Black
  • Display diagonal
    • 39.6 cm (15.6")
    • 43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • 1366 x 768 pixels
    • 1600 x 900 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Intel® Core™ i7
    • Intel® Pentium®
  • Processor model
    • i7-3630QM
    • B970
  • Processor cores
    • 4
    • 2
  • Processor threads
    • 8
    • 2
  • Processor frequency
    • 2.4 GHz
    • 2.3 GHz

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171 specifications
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ASUS

A55A-SX688H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM

Model A55A-SX688H

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MSI

CR70 0M-232NLView product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, BronzeBlack
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
Display surfaceKnown for oneGloss
HD typeKnown for oneHD+
Processor16 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Pentium®
Processor generationKnown for one3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-3630QMB970
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers82
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketDiffersPGA988Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile seriesIntel Pentium B900 Series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeSandy Bridge
SteppingDiffersE1Q0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C85 °C
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2423
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 4 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATA
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPM
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x166
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicFocusSRS
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneYes
Network1 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Integrated 4G WiMAXDiffersYesNo
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM76Intel HM76 Express
Keyboardidentical
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYes
Windows keysKnown for oneYes
Processor special features19 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersYesNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers7145963915
Processor codeDiffersSR0UXSR0J2
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXSSE4.1, SSE4.2
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one4700 mAh
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W65 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one4.74 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 V
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington
Password protectionKnown for oneYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, User
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.52 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers251 mm418 mm
DepthDiffers378 mm269.3 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.55 cm
Height (rear)Known for one3.19 cm
HeightKnown for one39 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Power cord includedKnown for oneYes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNo

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