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ASUS K53SJ-SX216V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M vs MSI Classic CX620-i3843W7P Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M Laptop

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  • 127specifications compared
  • 40differ
  • 87identical
  • 49known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • K53SJ-SX216V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:Brown
    • Classic CX620-i3843W7P Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M Laptop:Black, Silver
  • Processor generation
    • K53SJ-SX216V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • Classic CX620-i3843W7P Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • K53SJ-SX216V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:i3-2310M
    • Classic CX620-i3843W7P Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M Laptop:i3-380M
  • Processor frequency
    • K53SJ-SX216V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2.1 GHz
    • Classic CX620-i3843W7P Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M Laptop:2.53 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • K53SJ-SX216V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:5 GT/s
    • Classic CX620-i3843W7P Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M Laptop:2.5 GT/s
  • Processor socket
    • K53SJ-SX216V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:BGA 1023
    • Classic CX620-i3843W7P Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M Laptop:PGA988
  • Processor codename
    • K53SJ-SX216V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:Sandy Bridge
    • Classic CX620-i3843W7P Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M Laptop:Arrandale
  • Tjunction
    • K53SJ-SX216V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:100 °C
    • Classic CX620-i3843W7P Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M Laptop:90 °C

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176 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLaptop
Product colourDiffersBrownBlack, Silver
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceClamshell
Displayidentical
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Processor10 differ
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi3-2310Mi3-380M
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz2.53 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023PGA988
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeArrandale
TjunctionDiffers100 °C90 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2119
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.2 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneJ1Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1333 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520MAMD Mobility Radeon HD 5470
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 GB
Graphics card familyDiffersIntel, NVIDIAAMD
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz667 MHz
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x116Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one0.5 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio systemKnown for oneSonicFocus SWUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs0.3 MP1.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source103
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 7 Home PremiumUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features13 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm45 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers5222050178
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 xrPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXSSE4.1/4.2
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSR04SUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
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
Security1 differ
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Password protection typeDiffersBIOS, HDD, UserHDD, User
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg2.5 kg
WidthDiffers378 mm374 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm247 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.31 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.49 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Other features1 differ
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Compliance industry standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abIEEE 802.3/802.3u/802.3ab
Power requirementsKnown for one100 - 240VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source

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