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ASUS ROG G53SW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM vs MSI Classic CX640-038PL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M

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  • 125specifications compared
  • 38differ
  • 87identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • ROG G53SW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Black
    • Classic CX640-038PL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Black, Silver
  • Processor family
    • ROG G53SW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Classic CX640-038PL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • ROG G53SW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Classic CX640-038PL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • ROG G53SW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:i7-2630QM
    • Classic CX640-038PL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:i5-2410M
  • Processor cores
    • ROG G53SW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:4
    • Classic CX640-038PL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2
  • Processor threads
    • ROG G53SW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:8
    • Classic CX640-038PL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:4
  • Processor frequency
    • ROG G53SW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2 GHz
    • Classic CX640-038PL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.3 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • ROG G53SW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:6 MB
    • Classic CX640-038PL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:3 MB

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162 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Silver
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceClamshell
Displayidentical
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-2630QMi5-2410M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1023
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
SteppingDiffersD2J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W35 W
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2023
Memory2 differ
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 2 GB
Memory slotsDiffers4x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-RWDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS Duo, MS PRO, SDXCMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 460MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M
Graphics card familyDiffersNVIDIAIntel, NVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1200 MHz
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Audio systemKnown for oneEAX Advanced HD 5.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit Ethernet, WLANUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.1+EDRUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source99
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers5221952224
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Processor codeKnown for oneSR02YUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Battery capacityKnown for one74 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers150 W90 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — 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 kg2.6 kg
WidthDiffers391 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers297 mm260 mm
Height (front)Differs2 cm2.71 cm
Height (rear)Differs5 cm3.4 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one100 - 240VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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