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ASUS N53JQ-SZ214V-BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM vs MSI Classic CX623 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M

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  • 122specifications compared
  • 50differ
  • 72identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • N53JQ-SZ214V-BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Black, Silver
    • Classic CX623 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Black
  • Display resolution
    • N53JQ-SZ214V-BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • Classic CX623 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Processor family
    • N53JQ-SZ214V-BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Classic CX623 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • N53JQ-SZ214V-BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Classic CX623 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • N53JQ-SZ214V-BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:i7-740QM
    • Classic CX623 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:i3-370M
  • Processor cores
    • N53JQ-SZ214V-BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:4
    • Classic CX623 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:2
  • Processor threads
    • N53JQ-SZ214V-BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:8
    • Classic CX623 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:4
  • Processor frequency
    • N53JQ-SZ214V-BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:1.73 GHz
    • Classic CX623 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:2.4 GHz

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Comparison of N53JQ-SZ214V-BE, CX623
152 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
Display1 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1066 MHz
Storage1 differ
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS Duo, MS PRO, SDMMC, SD, xD
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD Super Multi
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 425MNVIDIA® GeForce® G310M
On-board graphics card modelDiffersNot availableIntel® HD Graphics
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
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.024 GB
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneSonicFocusUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.1+EDRUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers10
eSATA ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source103
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
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one90 WUnknown — 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, HDDUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.9 kg2.48 kg
WidthDiffers391 mm374 mm
DepthDiffers266 mm247.5 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.05 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one4.05 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 mm
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP

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