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ASUS K43SM-VX074 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM vs MSI Classic CR61-i345 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3110M Laptop

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  • 129specifications compared
  • 43differ
  • 86identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • K43SM-VX074 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Black, Silver
    • Classic CR61-i345 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3110M Laptop:Brown
  • Display diagonal
    • K43SM-VX074 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:35.6 cm (14")
    • Classic CR61-i345 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3110M Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor family
    • K43SM-VX074 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Classic CR61-i345 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3110M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • K43SM-VX074 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Classic CR61-i345 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3110M Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • K43SM-VX074 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:i7-2670QM
    • Classic CR61-i345 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3110M Laptop:i3-3110M
  • Processor cores
    • K43SM-VX074 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:4
    • Classic CR61-i345 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3110M Laptop:2
  • Processor threads
    • K43SM-VX074 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:8
    • Classic CR61-i345 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3110M Laptop:4
  • Processor frequency
    • K43SM-VX074 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2.2 GHz
    • Classic CR61-i345 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3110M Laptop:2.4 GHz

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Comparison of K43SM-VX074, CR61-i345
168 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBrown
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor15 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i73rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi7-2670QMi3-3110M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1224BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i3-3100 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
SteppingDiffersD2L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C90 °C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2224
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.1 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1333 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630MNot available
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1160x166
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel, NVIDIAUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSRS Premium Sound
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit LAN, WLAN
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source87
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersNoWindows 8
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features7 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers5347065700
Processor codeDiffersSR02SSR0N2
Processor package sizeDiffers31 mm37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityKnown for one56 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 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 one4.74 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.44 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers348 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers242 mm249 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37.6 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.95 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.48 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
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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