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ASUS N53JQ-SX108V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM vs MSI Classic CR720-246BL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M

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  • 127specifications compared
  • 56differ
  • 71identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • N53JQ-SX108V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Silver
    • Classic CR720-246BL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • N53JQ-SX108V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Classic CR720-246BL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • N53JQ-SX108V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Classic CR720-246BL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:1600 x 900 pixels
  • Processor family
    • N53JQ-SX108V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Classic CR720-246BL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • N53JQ-SX108V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Classic CR720-246BL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • N53JQ-SX108V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:i7-740QM
    • Classic CR720-246BL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:i3-370M
  • Processor cores
    • N53JQ-SX108V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:4
    • Classic CR720-246BL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:2
  • Processor threads
    • N53JQ-SX108V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:8
    • Classic CR720-246BL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:4

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152 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack
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+
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor18 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi7-740QMi3-370M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.93 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers1.73 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-700 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersClarksfieldArrandale
SteppingDiffersB1K0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C90 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x81x16
PCI Express slots versionDiffers22.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers774 M382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers296 mm²81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1318
Memory1 differ
Memory clock speedKnown for one1066 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB4 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers640 GB500 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-RWDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS Duo, MS PRO, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 425MIntel® GMA HD
Graphics card familyDiffersNVIDIAIntel
On-board graphics card modelDiffersNot availableIntel® HD Graphics
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one1.024 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source667 MHz
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneAzaliaUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Keyboardidentical
Numeric keypadKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features14 differ
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers4902449020
Processor codeDiffersSLBQGSLBUK
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 mmrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one4400 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W65 W
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 oneBIOSUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.9 kg3 kg
WidthDiffers391 mm414 mm
DepthDiffers266 mm267.5 mm
Height (front)Differs3.05 cm3.37 cm
Height (rear)Differs4.05 cm3.7 cm
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP

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