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ASUS K53SV-SX174V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM vs MSI Classic CX620-i3843W7P Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M Laptop

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  • 133specifications compared
  • 51differ
  • 82identical
  • 49known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • K53SV-SX174V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Brown
    • Classic CX620-i3843W7P Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M Laptop:Black, Silver
  • Processor family
    • K53SV-SX174V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Classic CX620-i3843W7P Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • K53SV-SX174V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Classic CX620-i3843W7P Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • K53SV-SX174V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:i7-2630QM
    • Classic CX620-i3843W7P Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M Laptop:i3-380M
  • Processor cores
    • K53SV-SX174V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:4
    • Classic CX620-i3843W7P Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M Laptop:2
  • Processor threads
    • K53SV-SX174V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:8
    • Classic CX620-i3843W7P Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M Laptop:4
  • Processor frequency
    • K53SV-SX174V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2 GHz
    • Classic CX620-i3843W7P Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M Laptop:2.53 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • K53SV-SX174V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:5 GT/s
    • Classic CX620-i3843W7P Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M Laptop:2.5 GT/s

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Comparison of K53SV-SX174V, CX620-i3843W7P
182 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBrownBlack, Silver
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLaptop
Displayidentical
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor15 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi7-2630QMi3-380M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.9 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.53 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988PGA988
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeArrandale
SteppingKnown for oneD2Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C90 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2019
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source81 mm²
Memory1 differ
Memory clock speedKnown for one1333 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB320 GB
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB320 GB
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540MAMD Mobility Radeon HD 5470
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB1 GB
Graphics card familyDiffersIntel, NVIDIAAMD
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
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x116Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — 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
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs0.3 MP1.3 MP
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networkidentical
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uUnknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
TV-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source103
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 7 Ultimate Windows 7 Professional Windows 7 Home Premium Windows 7 Home BasicUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features15 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm45 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
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® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers5221950178
Processor codeKnown for oneSR02YUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXSSE4.1/4.2
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
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
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one56 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
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
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Password protection typeDiffersBIOS, HDD, UserHDD, User
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg2.5 kg
WidthDiffers378 mm374 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm247 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.83 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.49 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 mm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Compliance industry standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abIEEE 802.3/802.3u/802.3ab
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM55 Express

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