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ASUS N71VG-TY041X laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo P8700 vs MSI Megabook CX620 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M

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  • 107specifications compared
  • 45differ
  • 62identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • N71VG-TY041X laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo P8700:Black, Brown
    • Megabook CX620 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • N71VG-TY041X laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo P8700:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • Megabook CX620 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • N71VG-TY041X laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo P8700:1600 x 900 pixels
    • Megabook CX620 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Processor family
    • N71VG-TY041X laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo P8700:Intel® Core™2 Duo
    • Megabook CX620 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • N71VG-TY041X laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo P8700:P8700
    • Megabook CX620 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:i5-430M
  • Processor threads
    • N71VG-TY041X laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo P8700:2
    • Megabook CX620 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:4
  • Processor frequency
    • N71VG-TY041X laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo P8700:2.53 GHz
    • Megabook CX620 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:2.26 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • N71VG-TY041X laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo P8700:L2
    • Megabook CX620 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:Smart Cache

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Comparison of N71VG-TY041X, CX620
148 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, BrownBlack
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneHD+Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™2 DuoIntel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersP8700i5-430M
Processor cores22
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor frequencyDiffers2.53 GHz2.26 GHz
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor front side busKnown for one1066 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketDiffersSocket 479BGA 1288
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core 2 Duo P8000 SeriesIntel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codenameDiffersPenrynArrandale
Bus typeDiffersFSBDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersR0C2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs25 W35 W
Tjunction105 °C105 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers410 M382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers107 mm²81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs9.517
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.53 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 GT/s
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Memory1 differ
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR2-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory4 GB4 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacity500 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MiniSD, MMC, MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 220MAMD Mobility Radeon HD 5470
Graphics card familyDiffersNVIDIAAMD
Maximum graphics card memory1.024 GB1.024 GB
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown 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 source766 MHz
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneSRS PremiumUnknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)1.3 MP1.3 MP
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.1+EDRUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000BASE-T(X)
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotYesYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Modem (RJ-11) ports00
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® PM45 ExpressIntel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpadUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source103
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Processor special features15 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)NoNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo1.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers3700643537
Processor codeDiffersSLGFESLBPM
Processor package sizeDiffers35 x 35 mmrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersNoYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSE4.1, SSE4.2
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells66
Battery capacityKnown for one4800 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
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers3.2 kg2.48 kg
WidthKnown for one420 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one284 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one3.65 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.95 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source374 x 247.5 x 35 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portNoNo
Internal modemNoNo
TV tuner integratedDiffersYesNo
TV tuner typeKnown for oneAnalogue & DVB-TUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC

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