Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS N61JQ-JX001X, AU vs MSI Classic CR720-020 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M

117specifications compared
49differ
68identical
28known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- N61JQ-JX001X, AU:40.6 cm (16")
- Classic CR720-020 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution
- N61JQ-JX001X, AU:1366 x 768 pixels
- Classic CR720-020 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:1600 x 900 pixels
Processor family
- N61JQ-JX001X, AU:Intel® Core™ i7
- Classic CR720-020 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation
- N61JQ-JX001X, AU:Intel® Core™ i7
- Classic CR720-020 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- N61JQ-JX001X, AU:i7-720QM
- Classic CR720-020 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:i3-330M
Processor cores
- N61JQ-JX001X, AU:4
- Classic CR720-020 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:2
Processor threads
- N61JQ-JX001X, AU:8
- Classic CR720-020 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:4
Processor frequency
- N61JQ-JX001X, AU:1.6 GHz
- Classic CR720-020 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:2.13 GHz

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Comparison of N61JQ-JX001X, AU, CR720-020
145 specifications	A ASUS N61JQ-JX001X, AU View product	B MSI Classic CR720-020 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M Model CR720-020 View product
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	40.6 cm (16")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD+
LED backlightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gloss
Processor18 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i7-720QM	i3-330M
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	8	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	2.8 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.6 GHz	2.13 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	3 MB
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 988	BGA 1288
Processor lithographyDiffers	45 nm	32 nm
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-700 Mobile Series	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Clarksfield	Arrandale
SteppingDiffers	B1	C2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	45 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8	1x16
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	774 M	382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	296 mm²	81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	12	16
Memory1 differ
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Storageidentical
Optical drive typeKnown for one	DVD Super Multi DL	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	MMC, MS Pro, SD, xD	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5730	Intel® GMA 3150
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	667 MHz
Audioidentical
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Altec Lansing	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	High Definition Audio
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network2 differ
Networking typeKnown for one	WLAN, Gigabit Ethernet	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyDiffers	IEEE 802.11b/g	802.11 b/g/n
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	2.1+EDR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portDiffers	Yes	No
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Home Premium
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Trial softwareKnown for one	Trend Micro Internet Security	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one	ASUSDVD 6-in-1 Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.0 NERO 8 Essentials Power2Go	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features14 differ
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	1.0	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	43122	47663
Processor codeDiffers	SLBLY	SLBNF
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 mm	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.2	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	45 nm
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one	4400 mAh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	90 W	65 W
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	4.74 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	19 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.91 kg	3 kg
WidthDiffers	384 mm	414 mm
DepthDiffers	265 mm	267 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.78 cm	3.37 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.91 cm	3.7 cm
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3 MP
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Touchpad

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