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ASUS B50A-AG153X laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo T5870 vs MSI X-Slim Series X600-055UK+XD Intel® Core™2 Duo SU9600

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  • 81specifications compared
  • 36differ
  • 45identical
  • 62known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • B50A-AG153X laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo T5870:38.1 cm (15")
    • X-Slim Series X600-055UK+XD Intel® Core™2 Duo SU9600:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • B50A-AG153X laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo T5870:1280 x 800 pixels
    • X-Slim Series X600-055UK+XD Intel® Core™2 Duo SU9600:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • B50A-AG153X laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo T5870:16:10
    • X-Slim Series X600-055UK+XD Intel® Core™2 Duo SU9600:16:9
  • Processor model
    • B50A-AG153X laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo T5870:T5870
    • X-Slim Series X600-055UK+XD Intel® Core™2 Duo SU9600:SU9600
  • Processor frequency
    • B50A-AG153X laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo T5870:2 GHz
    • X-Slim Series X600-055UK+XD Intel® Core™2 Duo SU9600:1.6 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • B50A-AG153X laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo T5870:2 MB
    • X-Slim Series X600-055UK+XD Intel® Core™2 Duo SU9600:3 MB
  • Processor socket
    • B50A-AG153X laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo T5870:LGA 3647 (Socket P)
    • X-Slim Series X600-055UK+XD Intel® Core™2 Duo SU9600:BGA 956
  • Processor lithography
    • B50A-AG153X laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo T5870:65 nm
    • X-Slim Series X600-055UK+XD Intel® Core™2 Duo SU9600:45 nm

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Comparison of B50A-AG153X, X600-055UK+XD
143 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers38.1 cm (15")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1280 x 800 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:1016:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™2 DuoIntel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffersT5870SU9600
Processor cores22
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz1.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor front side bus800 MHz800 MHz
Processor socketDiffersLGA 3647 (Socket P)BGA 956
Processor lithographyDiffers65 nm45 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core 2 Duo T5000 SeriesIntel Core 2 Duo SU9000 Series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePenryn
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFSB
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersM0R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W10 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers291 M410 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers143 mm²107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs108
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR2-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 2 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory4 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one800 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers250 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, MS Duo, MS Pro, SD, xDMMC, SD, SDHC
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® GMA X4500HDAMD Mobilty Radeon HD 4330
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.512 GB
Graphics card familyKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one0.384 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersAzaliaIntel HDA
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Audio system full duplexKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)1.3 MP1.3 MP
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyDiffersIEEE 802.11b/gWi-Fi
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.0+EDRUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers42
eSATA ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers10
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers10
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outNoNo
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® GM45 ExpressIntel® GS45 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouchpad
Numeric keypadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source101
Keyboard function keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows Vista Home Premium
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Trial softwareKnown for oneNorton Internet Security 2008Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for oneAdobe Acrobat Reader 8.0 NERO 7Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)NoNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers3703437264
Processor codeDiffersSLAZRSLGEX
Processor package sizeDiffers35 x 35 mm22 x 22 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Battery capacityKnown for one5200 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter power65 W65 W
DC-in jackYesYes
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
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg2.1 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs363 x 263 x 25 mm392 x 255 x 25 mm
WidthKnown for one363 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one263 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one25 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one2.5 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.57 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portNoNo
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11 a/g/n
Internal modemDiffersYesNo
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Power requirementsKnown for one100 - 240V, 50/60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Video inKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
CD write speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOSUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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