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ASUS K50AF-SX012X laptop M520 vs MSI Megabook CX500-295NL laptop Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4500

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  • 61specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 46identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • K50AF-SX012X laptop M520:M520
    • Megabook CX500-295NL laptop Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4500:T4500
  • Processor cache type
    • K50AF-SX012X laptop M520:L2
    • Megabook CX500-295NL laptop Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4500:Smart Cache
  • Maximum internal memory
    • K50AF-SX012X laptop M520:6 GB
    • Megabook CX500-295NL laptop Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4500:4 GB
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • K50AF-SX012X laptop M520:AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5145
    • Megabook CX500-295NL laptop Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4500:AMD Mobilty Radeon HD 4330
  • Audio system
    • K50AF-SX012X laptop M520:HD SRS PS
    • Megabook CX500-295NL laptop Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4500:High Definition Audio
  • Front camera resolution (numeric)
    • K50AF-SX012X laptop M520:0.3 MP
    • Megabook CX500-295NL laptop Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4500:1.3 MP
  • Wireless technology
    • K50AF-SX012X laptop M520:Wi-Fi
    • Megabook CX500-295NL laptop Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4500:802.11 b/g/n
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • K50AF-SX012X laptop M520:4
    • Megabook CX500-295NL laptop Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4500:3

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Comparison of K50AF-SX012X, CX500-295NL
98 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Processor familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Pentium® Dual-Core
Processor modelDiffersM520T4500
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor frequency2.3 GHz2.3 GHz
Processor cache1 MB1 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor front side busKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800 MHz
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePenryn
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 W
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source410 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source107 mm²
Memory1 differ
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR2-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)2 x 2 GB2 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers6 GB4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity500 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Card reader integratedYesYes
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super MultiUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMMC, SDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobility Radeon HD 5145AMD Mobilty Radeon HD 4330
Discrete graphics card memory0.512 GB0.512 GB
On-board graphics card modelNot availableNot available
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHD SRS PSHigh Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs0.3 MP1.3 MP
Network1 differ
Networking featuresFast Ethernet, WLANFast Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyDiffersWi-Fi802.11 b/g/n
BluetoothNoNo
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Modem (RJ-11) ports00
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outNoNo
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one88Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard key pitchKnown for one1.9 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Trial softwareKnown for oneNorton Internet Security 2009Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source42925
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLGZC
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells66
Battery capacityKnown for one2200 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W65 W
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
DC-in jackYesYes
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 & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg2.48 kg
WidthDiffers370 mm374 mm
DepthDiffers256 mm247 mm
Height (front)Differs3.1 cm1.8 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.55 cm3 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Internal modemNoNo
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11 b/g/nUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
Optical drive interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source

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