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Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS K73SD Intel® Pentium® B970 vs MSI CX70 0NF-204CZ

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  • 125specifications compared
  • 53differ
  • 72identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • 1600 x 900 pixels
    • 1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • HD+
    • Full HD
  • Processor family
    • Intel® Pentium®
    • Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • B970
    • i5-3230M
  • Processor threads
    • 2
    • 4
  • Processor frequency
    • 2.3 GHz
    • 2.6 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 2 MB
    • 3 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • L3
    • Smart Cache

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ASUS

K73SD Intel® Pentium® B970

Model K73SD

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MSI

CX70 0NF-204CZView product
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for oneLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonal43.9 cm (17.3")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersHD+Full HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for one3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersB970i5-3230M
Processor cores22
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.6 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Pentium B900 Series for MobileIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersQ0L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers85 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2326
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Memory clock speedKnown for one1333 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB750 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1
HDD capacityKnown for one750 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 610MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 645M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR3GDDR3
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequency650 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x166
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicFocusSRS
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec Lansing
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs0.3 MP1.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNo
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXDiffersNoYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYes
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home BasicWindows 8
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneYes
Processor special features18 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
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® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers6391572056
Processor codeDiffersSR0J2SR0WX
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells66
Battery capacityKnown for one56 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W65 W
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneYes
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one4.74 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 V
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3.11 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers420 mm418 mm
DepthDiffers281 mm269.3 mm
HeightKnown for one39 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.5 cm
Height (rear)Known for one3.7 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for oneNo

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