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ASUS N53JN-SX108V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M vs MSI Classic CR720-228BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M

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  • 128specifications compared
  • 35differ
  • 93identical
  • 16known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • N53JN-SX108V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:Black, Grey
    • Classic CR720-228BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • N53JN-SX108V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Classic CR720-228BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • N53JN-SX108V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Classic CR720-228BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:1600 x 900 pixels
  • Processor family
    • N53JN-SX108V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Classic CR720-228BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • N53JN-SX108V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Classic CR720-228BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • N53JN-SX108V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:i5-520M
    • Classic CR720-228BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:i3-370M
  • Processor socket
    • N53JN-SX108V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:BGA 956
    • Classic CR720-228BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Socket 988
  • Stepping
    • N53JN-SX108V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:C2
    • Classic CR720-228BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:K0

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144 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, GreyBlack
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD+
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor7 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-520Mi3-370M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.93 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketDiffersBGA 956Socket 988
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-500 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
SteppingDiffersC2K0
TjunctionDiffers105 °C90 °C
Memory1 differ
Memory clock speedKnown for one1066 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Storage1 differ
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS Duo, MS PRO, SD, SDHCMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 335MIntel® GMA HD
Graphics card familyDiffersNVIDIAIntel
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs766 MHz667 MHz
Audioidentical
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers23
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers10
eSATA ports quantityDiffers10
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
Processor special features8 differ
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.0No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Differs36 bitYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers4734149020
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1/4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLBUK
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one4400 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W65 W
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg3 kg
WidthDiffers391 mm414 mm
DepthDiffers266 mm267.5 mm
Height (front)Differs2.9 cm3.37 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.9 cm3.7 cm
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one100-240V, 50/60HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP

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