Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUSPRO B53E-SO112X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M vs MSI F Series FX720-050CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M

124specifications compared
33differ
91identical
27known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- ASUSPRO B53E-SO112X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:39.6 cm (15.6")
- F Series FX720-050CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution
- ASUSPRO B53E-SO112X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:1366 x 768 pixels
- F Series FX720-050CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:1600 x 900 pixels
Processor family
- ASUSPRO B53E-SO112X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:Intel® Core™ i3
- F Series FX720-050CS 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
- F Series FX720-050CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- ASUSPRO B53E-SO112X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:i3-2330M
- F Series FX720-050CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
Processor frequency
- ASUSPRO B53E-SO112X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:2.2 GHz
- F Series FX720-050CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2.4 GHz
Processor cache type
- ASUSPRO B53E-SO112X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:L3
- F Series FX720-050CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Smart Cache
Processor socket
- ASUSPRO B53E-SO112X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:BGA 1023
- F Series FX720-050CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Socket 988

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Comparison of B53E-SO112X, FX720-050CS
151 specifications	A ASUS ASUSPRO B53E-SO112X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M Model B53E-SO112X View product	B MSI F Series FX720-050CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M Model FX720-050CS View product
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
Processor10 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i3-2330M	i5-2430M
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.2 GHz	2.4 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffers	L3	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1023	Socket 988
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series	Intel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
TjunctionDiffers	85C ; 100C	100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	22	24
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 GHz
Memoryidentical
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1333 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	750 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SDHC, SDXC, xD
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M
Graphics card familyDiffers	Intel	NVIDIA
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1100 MHz	1200 MHz
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	2	4
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	THX TruStudio Pro
Network1 differ
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Networking featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	2
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers	1	0
ExpressCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Home Premium
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	53434	53450
Processor codeDiffers	SR04J	SR04W
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)	37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Poweridentical
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	3.42 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	19 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	Yes	No
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS, HDD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for one	UL, TUV, CE, FCC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.69 kg	2.8 kg
WidthDiffers	384 mm	418 mm
DepthDiffers	263 mm	269.3 mm
Height (front)Known for one	3.3 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	3.5 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	39 mm
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Enterprise, Professional	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Touchpad
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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