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ASUS K55A-QH91-RD-CB laptop Intel® Pentium® B980 vs MSI CR70 2M-204NL

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  • 130specifications compared
  • 55differ
  • 75identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • K55A-QH91-RD-CB laptop Intel® Pentium® B980:Black, Red
    • CR70 2M-204NL:Black, Brown
  • Display diagonal
    • K55A-QH91-RD-CB laptop Intel® Pentium® B980:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • CR70 2M-204NL:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • K55A-QH91-RD-CB laptop Intel® Pentium® B980:1366 x 768 pixels
    • CR70 2M-204NL:1600 x 900 pixels
  • HD type
    • K55A-QH91-RD-CB laptop Intel® Pentium® B980:HD
    • CR70 2M-204NL:HD+
  • Processor family
    • K55A-QH91-RD-CB laptop Intel® Pentium® B980:Intel® Pentium®
    • CR70 2M-204NL:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • K55A-QH91-RD-CB laptop Intel® Pentium® B980:B980
    • CR70 2M-204NL:i5-4200M
  • Processor threads
    • K55A-QH91-RD-CB laptop Intel® Pentium® B980:2
    • CR70 2M-204NL:4
  • Processor frequency
    • K55A-QH91-RD-CB laptop Intel® Pentium® B980:2.4 GHz
    • CR70 2M-204NL:2.5 GHz

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Comparison of K55A-QH91-RD-CB, CR70 2M-204NL
171 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, RedBlack, Brown
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeDiffersHDHD+
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersB980i5-4200M
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersPGA988PGA946
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Pentium B900 Series for MobileIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeHaswell
SteppingDiffersQ0C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W37 W
TjunctionDiffers85 °C100 °C
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one24Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.1
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x416
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMaster LiteHD
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM76 ExpressIntel® HM86
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source102
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features21 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers6966976348
Processor codeDiffersSR0J1SR1HA
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one32 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityDiffers50 Wh4400 mAh
Poweridentical
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
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.52 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers378 mm418 mm
DepthDiffers251 mm269.3 mm
Height (front)Differs2.55 cm3.2 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.19 cm3.9 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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