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ASUS ROG G72GX-TZ057Z laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo P8700 vs MSI Megabook CX620 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M

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  • 106specifications compared
  • 46differ
  • 60identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • ROG G72GX-TZ057Z laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo P8700:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • Megabook CX620 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • ROG G72GX-TZ057Z laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo P8700:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • Megabook CX620 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Processor family
    • ROG G72GX-TZ057Z laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo P8700:Intel® Core™2 Duo
    • Megabook CX620 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • ROG G72GX-TZ057Z laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo P8700:P8700
    • Megabook CX620 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:i5-430M
  • Processor threads
    • ROG G72GX-TZ057Z laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo P8700:2
    • Megabook CX620 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:4
  • Processor frequency
    • ROG G72GX-TZ057Z laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo P8700:2.53 GHz
    • Megabook CX620 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:2.26 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • ROG G72GX-TZ057Z laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo P8700:L2
    • Megabook CX620 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:Smart Cache
  • Processor socket
    • ROG G72GX-TZ057Z laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo P8700:Socket 479
    • Megabook CX620 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:BGA 1288

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Comparison of G72GX-TZ057Z, CX620
149 specifications
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
Display surfaceKnown for oneGlossUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor15 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™2 DuoIntel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersP8700i5-430M
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor frequencyDiffers2.53 GHz2.26 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor front side busKnown for one1066 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketDiffersSocket 479BGA 1288
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core 2 Duo P8000 SeriesIntel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codenameDiffersPenrynArrandale
Bus typeDiffersFSBDMI
SteppingDiffersR0C2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs25 W35 W
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers410 M382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers107 mm²81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs9.517
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.53 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 GT/s
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Memory2 differ
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR2-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one800 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers6 GB4 GB
Storage2 differ
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MiniSD, MMC, MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 260MAMD Mobility Radeon HD 5470
Graphics card familyDiffersNVIDIAAMD
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Audio systemKnown for oneCreative Audigy HDUnknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.1+EDRUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000BASE-T(X)
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers42
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers10
TV-outKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® P43 ExpressIntel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpadUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source103
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 UltimateWindows 7 Home Premium
Processor special features15 differ
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 VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo1.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers3700643537
Processor codeDiffersSLGFESLBPM
Processor package sizeDiffers35 x 35 mmrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersNoYes
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSE4.1, SSE4.2
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Battery capacityKnown for one5200 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one150 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one4.74 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
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers3.99 kg2.48 kg
WidthKnown for one410 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one299 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one4.45 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one5.2 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source374 x 247.5 x 35 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP

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