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ASUS ROG G53SW-Q5DB1-CBIL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M vs MSI CR70 2M-204NL

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  • 134specifications compared
  • 55differ
  • 79identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • ROG G53SW-Q5DB1-CBIL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Black
    • CR70 2M-204NL:Black, Brown
  • Display diagonal
    • ROG G53SW-Q5DB1-CBIL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • CR70 2M-204NL:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • ROG G53SW-Q5DB1-CBIL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • CR70 2M-204NL:1600 x 900 pixels
  • HD type
    • ROG G53SW-Q5DB1-CBIL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Full HD
    • CR70 2M-204NL:HD+
  • Processor generation
    • ROG G53SW-Q5DB1-CBIL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • CR70 2M-204NL:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • ROG G53SW-Q5DB1-CBIL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:i5-2410M
    • CR70 2M-204NL:i5-4200M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • ROG G53SW-Q5DB1-CBIL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.9 GHz
    • CR70 2M-204NL:3.1 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • ROG G53SW-Q5DB1-CBIL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.3 GHz
    • CR70 2M-204NL:2.5 GHz

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Comparison of G53SW-Q5DB1-CBIL, CR70 2M-204NL
170 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Brown
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeDiffersFull HDHD+
Processor12 differ
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-2410Mi5-4200M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023PGA946
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeHaswell
SteppingDiffersJ1C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W37 W
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one23Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1333 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersBlu-Ray DVD ComboDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS Duo, MS PRO, SDHCMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 460MNot available
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.1
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1160x416
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one1.5 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersTHX TruStudioHD
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one2 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Bluetooth versionDiffers2.1+EDR4.0
4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel® HM86
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source102
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 8
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features12 differ
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers5222476348
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR1HA
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one32 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Battery capacityDiffers74 Wh4400 mAh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers150 W65 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one6.3 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
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers3.78 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers391 mm418 mm
DepthDiffers297 mm269.3 mm
Height (front)Differs2 cm3.2 cm
Height (rear)Differs5 cm3.9 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other features1 differ
3DDiffersYesNo

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