Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS K52F-SX057 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M vs MSI Megabook GX740-063NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M

122specifications compared
30differ
92identical
23known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- K52F-SX057 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M:Black
- Megabook GX740-063NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:Black, Red
Display diagonal
- K52F-SX057 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M:39.6 cm (15.6")
- Megabook GX740-063NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:43.2 cm (17")
Display resolution
- K52F-SX057 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M:1366 x 768 pixels
- Megabook GX740-063NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:1680 x 1050 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- K52F-SX057 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M:16:9
- Megabook GX740-063NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:16:10
Processor family
- K52F-SX057 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M:Intel® Core™ i3
- Megabook GX740-063NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- K52F-SX057 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
- Megabook GX740-063NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- K52F-SX057 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M:i3-350M
- Megabook GX740-063NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:i5-430M
Maximum internal memory
- K52F-SX057 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M:8 GB
- Megabook GX740-063NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:4 GB

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Comparison of K52F-SX057, GX740-063NL
145 specifications	A ASUS K52F-SX057 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M Model K52F-SX057 View product	B MSI Megabook GX740-063NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M Model GX740-063NL View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, Red
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	43.2 cm (17")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1680 x 1050 pixels
LED backlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	16:10
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gloss
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i3-350M	i5-430M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequency	2.26 GHz	2.26 GHz
System bus rate	2.5 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	BGA 1288	BGA 1288
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series	Intel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codename	Arrandale	Arrandale
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	C2	C2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
Tjunction	105 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16	1x16
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
Number of Processing Die Transistors	382 M	382 M
Processing Die size	81 mm²	81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)	17	17
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.53 GHz
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1066 MHz	1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)	2 x 2 GB	2 x 2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity	500 GB	500 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedDiffers	5400 RPM	7200 RPM
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	MMC, SD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® GMA	AMD Radeon HD 5870
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequency	500 MHz	500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	667 MHz	766 MHz
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffers	SRS Premium Sound	High Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	2	4
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	0.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video capturing speedKnown for one	30 fps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Swivel webcamKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyDiffers	802.11b/g/n	802.11 a/g/n
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0+EDR
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	3	3
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers	0	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers	0	1
TV-in port	No	No
TV-out	No	No
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel® HM55 Express	Intel® HM55 Express
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Differs	36 bit	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	43529	43537
Processor codeDiffers	SLBPL	SLBPM
Processor package size	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction sets	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	9
Battery capacityKnown for one	4400 mAh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	120 W
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	3.42 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	19 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.62 kg	3.2 kg
WidthDiffers	380 mm	395 mm
DepthDiffers	255 mm	278 mm
HeightKnown for one	35.7 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	380 x 255 x 35.7 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.3 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.95 cm
Other features1 differ
Infrared data port	No	No
Internal modemDiffers	No	Yes
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Touchpad
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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