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ASUS N550JX-CM088H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ vs MSI Classic CX61-2QFi581W Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210M Laptop

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  • 146specifications compared
  • 40differ
  • 106identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • N550JX-CM088H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ:Black, Silver
    • Classic CX61-2QFi581W Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210M Laptop:Black, White
  • Display resolution
    • N550JX-CM088H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • Classic CX61-2QFi581W Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210M Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
  • HD type
    • N550JX-CM088H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ:Full HD
    • Classic CX61-2QFi581W Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210M Laptop:HD
  • Processor family
    • N550JX-CM088H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Classic CX61-2QFi581W Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • N550JX-CM088H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Classic CX61-2QFi581W Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210M Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • N550JX-CM088H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ:i7-4720HQ
    • Classic CX61-2QFi581W Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210M Laptop:i5-4210M
  • Processor cores
    • N550JX-CM088H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ:4
    • Classic CX61-2QFi581W Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210M Laptop:2
  • Processor threads
    • N550JX-CM088H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ:8
    • Classic CX61-2QFi581W Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210M Laptop:4

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Comparison of N550JX-CM088H, CX61-2QFi581W
178 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack, White
Display2 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeDiffersFull HDHD
Display surfaceKnown for oneMattUnknown — not stated by the source
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor12 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i74th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-4720HQi5-4210M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.6 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1364PGA946
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile series
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs47 W37 W
Memoryidentical
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Optical drive typeDiffersBlu-Ray DVD ComboDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SD, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 950MNVIDIA® GeForce® 940M
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.2/1211.1
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one4.3Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMasterSRS PC Sound
Number of built-in speakersDiffers42
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers32
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Combo headphone/mic portDiffersYesNo
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboardidentical
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source102
Processor special features8 differ
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)DiffersVT-d, VT-xVT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers7893481012
Processor codeDiffersSR1Q8SR1L4
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W90 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg2.4 kg
DepthDiffers255 mm249.5 mm
HeightKnown for one27.7 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.23 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.76 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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