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ASUS ROG G51JX-IX052Z laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM vs MSI Megabook CX720 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M

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  • 114specifications compared
  • 45differ
  • 69identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • ROG G51JX-IX052Z laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Megabook CX720 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • ROG G51JX-IX052Z laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Megabook CX720 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:1600 x 900 pixels
  • Processor family
    • ROG G51JX-IX052Z laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Megabook CX720 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • ROG G51JX-IX052Z laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Megabook CX720 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • ROG G51JX-IX052Z laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:i7-720QM
    • Megabook CX720 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:i5-450M
  • Processor cores
    • ROG G51JX-IX052Z laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:4
    • Megabook CX720 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:2
  • Processor threads
    • ROG G51JX-IX052Z laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:8
    • Megabook CX720 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • ROG G51JX-IX052Z laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:2.8 GHz
    • Megabook CX720 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:2.66 GHz

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Comparison of G51JX-IX052Z, CX720
144 specifications
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD+
Processor19 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i74th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-720QMi5-450M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz2.66 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rateDiffers2.5 GT/s4.8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-700 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codenameDiffersClarksfieldArrandale
SteppingDiffersB1K0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x81x16
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers774 M382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers296 mm²81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1218
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1066 MHz
Storage1 differ
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MiniSD, MMC, MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTS 360MNVIDIA® GeForce® 310M
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source766 MHz
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio systemKnown for oneCreative Audigy HDUnknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000BASE-T(X)
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.1+EDRUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers10
Headphone outputsDiffers10
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
TV-outKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source103
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpadUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 UltimateWindows 7 Home Premium
Processor special features14 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Physical Address Extension (PAE)DiffersYes36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers4312249022
Processor codeDiffersSLBLYSLBTZ
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 mmrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.2SSE4.1/4.2
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers3.3 kg3 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source414 x 267 x 37.2 mm
WidthKnown for one375 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one265 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one3.43 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one4.06 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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