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Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS ROG G72GX-TZ057Z laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo P8700 vs MSI Megabook CX720 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M

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  • 107specifications compared
  • 46differ
  • 61identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • 1920 x 1080 pixels
    • 1600 x 900 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Intel® Core™2 Duo
    • Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • P8700
    • i5-450M
  • Processor threads
    • 2
    • 4
  • Processor frequency
    • 2.53 GHz
    • 2.4 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • L2
    • Smart Cache
  • Processor socket
    • Socket 479
    • Socket 988
  • Processor lithography
    • 45 nm
    • 32 nm

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151 specifications
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ASUS

ROG G72GX-TZ057Z laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo P8700

Model G72GX-TZ057Z

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MSI

Megabook CX720 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M

Model CX720

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Display1 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneHD+
LED backlightKnown for oneYes
Display surfaceKnown for oneGloss
Processor15 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™2 DuoIntel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for one4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersP8700i5-450M
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.66 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.53 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one4.8 GT/s
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersSocket 479Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core 2 Duo P8000 SeriesIntel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codenameDiffersPenrynArrandale
Bus typeDiffersFSBDMI
SteppingDiffersR0K0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs25 W35 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one1x16
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one2.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers410 M382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers107 mm²81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs9.518
Processor front side busKnown for one1066 MHz
Memory3 differ
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR2-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers800 MHz1066 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers6 GB8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 2 GB
Storage2 differ
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
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPM
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 260MNVIDIA® GeForce® 310M
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one766 MHz
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYes
Audio systemKnown for oneCreative Audigy HD
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec Lansing
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MP
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000BASE-T(X)
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.1+EDR
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers10
Headphone outputsDiffers10
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
TV-outKnown for oneNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® P43 ExpressIntel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one103
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpad
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 UltimateWindows 7 Home Premium
Processor special features15 differ
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one45 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 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
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers3700649022
Processor codeDiffersSLGFESLBTZ
Processor package sizeDiffers35 x 35 mmrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneSSE4.1/4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersNoYes
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Battery capacityKnown for one5200 mAh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one150 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one4.74 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 V
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers3.99 kg3 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one414 x 267 x 37.2 mm
WidthKnown for one410 mm
DepthKnown for one299 mm
Height (front)Known for one4.45 cm
Height (rear)Known for one5.2 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYes

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