Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUSPRO B53E-SO112X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M vs MSI Megabook CX640-457NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M

Add a product
  • 128specifications compared
  • 35differ
  • 93identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • ASUSPRO B53E-SO112X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:Black
    • Megabook CX640-457NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Silver
  • Processor family
    • ASUSPRO B53E-SO112X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Megabook CX640-457NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • ASUSPRO B53E-SO112X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • Megabook CX640-457NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • ASUSPRO B53E-SO112X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:i3-2330M
    • Megabook CX640-457NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
  • Processor frequency
    • ASUSPRO B53E-SO112X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:2.2 GHz
    • Megabook CX640-457NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2.4 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • ASUSPRO B53E-SO112X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:L3
    • Megabook CX640-457NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Smart Cache
  • Processor socket
    • ASUSPRO B53E-SO112X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:BGA 1023
    • Megabook CX640-457NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Socket 988
  • Tjunction
    • ASUSPRO B53E-SO112X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:85C ; 100C
    • Megabook CX640-457NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:100 °C

Side by side

Differences highlightedShow differences only (on)
Comparison of B53E-SO112X, CX640-457NL
153 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
Displayidentical
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor10 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i32nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-2330Mi5-2430M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023Socket 988
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
TjunctionDiffers85C ; 100C100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2224
Memory1 differ
Memory clock speedDiffers1333 MHz1300 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
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB500 GB
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, MS Pro-HG, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelNVIDIA
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1200 MHz
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDA
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Networkidentical
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers10
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers02
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouchpad
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5343453450
Processor codeDiffersSR04JSR04W
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W90 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
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDDUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.69 kg2.6 kg
WidthDiffers384 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers263 mm260 mm
Height (front)Differs3.3 cm2.7 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.5 cm3.4 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterprise, ProfessionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneUL, TUV, CE, FCCUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

More laptop comparisons

All laptop comparisons