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ASUS K50IJ-SX228X Intel® Core™2 Duo T6670 Laptop vs MSI Megabook GT640-030UK laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM

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  • 94specifications compared
  • 42differ
  • 52identical
  • 50known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • K50IJ-SX228X Intel® Core™2 Duo T6670 Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Megabook GT640-030UK laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:39.1 cm (15.4")
  • Display resolution
    • K50IJ-SX228X Intel® Core™2 Duo T6670 Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Megabook GT640-030UK laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:1680 x 1050 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • K50IJ-SX228X Intel® Core™2 Duo T6670 Laptop:16:9
    • Megabook GT640-030UK laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:16:10
  • Processor family
    • K50IJ-SX228X Intel® Core™2 Duo T6670 Laptop:Intel® Core™2 Duo
    • Megabook GT640-030UK laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • K50IJ-SX228X Intel® Core™2 Duo T6670 Laptop:T6670
    • Megabook GT640-030UK laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:i7-720QM
  • Processor cores
    • K50IJ-SX228X Intel® Core™2 Duo T6670 Laptop:2
    • Megabook GT640-030UK laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:4
  • Processor threads
    • K50IJ-SX228X Intel® Core™2 Duo T6670 Laptop:2
    • Megabook GT640-030UK laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:8
  • Processor frequency
    • K50IJ-SX228X Intel® Core™2 Duo T6670 Laptop:2.2 GHz
    • Megabook GT640-030UK laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:1.6 GHz

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Comparison of K50IJ-SX228X, GT640-030UK
144 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for oneLaptopUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourBlackBlack
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1680 x 1050 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:916:10
Display surfaceKnown for oneGlossUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™2 DuoIntel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersT6670i7-720QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers28
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz1.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor front side busKnown for one800 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketDiffersSocket 478Socket 988
Processor lithography45 nm45 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core 2 Duo T6000 SeriesIntel Core i7-700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersPenrynClarksfield
Bus typeDiffersFSBDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers410 M774 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers107 mm²296 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1112
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Core™ i7
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.8 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 GT/s
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceB1
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Memory1 differ
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR2-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one800 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory4 GB4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB640 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDMMC, SD, xD
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel GMA X4500MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTS 250
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.024 GB
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneAzaliaUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio system full duplexKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit Ethernet, WLANUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for one802.11 b/g/nUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0+EDR
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers42
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers01
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outNoNo
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® GL40 ExpressIntel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpadUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for oneWindows XP ProfessionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features9 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyNoNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)NoNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo1.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers4210943122
Processor package sizeDiffers35 x 35 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersNoYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLBLY
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSE4.2
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one3.42 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOSUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg2.7 kg
WidthKnown for one370 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one256 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one3.1 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.55 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source360 x 260 x 33 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portNoNo
Internal modemDiffersNoYes
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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