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ASUS K42JA-VX048D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M vs MSI CX70 0NF-087LU

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  • 127specifications compared
  • 48differ
  • 79identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • K42JA-VX048D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Brown
    • CX70 0NF-087LU:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • K42JA-VX048D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:35.6 cm (14")
    • CX70 0NF-087LU:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • K42JA-VX048D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • CX70 0NF-087LU:1600 x 900 pixels
  • Processor generation
    • K42JA-VX048D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • CX70 0NF-087LU:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • K42JA-VX048D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:i3-370M
    • CX70 0NF-087LU:i3-3110M
  • System bus rate
    • K42JA-VX048D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:2.5 GT/s
    • CX70 0NF-087LU:5 GT/s
  • Processor socket
    • K42JA-VX048D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Socket 988
    • CX70 0NF-087LU:BGA 1023
  • Processor lithography
    • K42JA-VX048D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:32 nm
    • CX70 0NF-087LU:22 nm

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Comparison of K42JA-VX048D, CX70 0NF-087LU
162 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBrownBlack
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD+
Processor10 differ
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i33rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi3-370Mi3-3110M
System bus rateDiffers2.5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i3-3100 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersArrandaleIvy Bridge
SteppingDiffersK0L1
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x161x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1824
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one382 MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one81 mm²Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1066 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobility Radeon HD 5730NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 645M
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers500 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs667 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x166
Graphics card familyKnown for oneATI, IntelUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSRS Premium SoundSRS
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs0.3 MP1.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit Ethernet, WLANUnknown — 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 quantityDiffers02
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM55 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersFreeDOSWindows 8
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features15 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers45 nm22 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers4902065700
Processor codeDiffersSLBUKSR0N2
Processor package sizeDiffersrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x2837.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityKnown for one47 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W65 W
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 one4.74 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.2 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers349 mm418 mm
DepthDiffers238 mm269.3 mm
HeightDiffers36.5 mm39 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source

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