Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS NX90JQ-YZ074Z laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM vs MSI CX620 3D-400NL

115specifications compared
55differ
60identical
36known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- NX90JQ-YZ074Z laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Black, Silver
- CX620 3D-400NL:Black
Display diagonal
- NX90JQ-YZ074Z laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:46.7 cm (18.4")
- CX620 3D-400NL:39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution
- NX90JQ-YZ074Z laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
- CX620 3D-400NL:1366 x 768 pixels
Processor family
- NX90JQ-YZ074Z laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Intel® Core™ i7
- CX620 3D-400NL:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation
- NX90JQ-YZ074Z laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Intel® Core™ i7
- CX620 3D-400NL:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- NX90JQ-YZ074Z laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:i7-740QM
- CX620 3D-400NL:i3-370M
Processor cores
- NX90JQ-YZ074Z laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:4
- CX620 3D-400NL:2
Processor threads
- NX90JQ-YZ074Z laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:8
- CX620 3D-400NL:4

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Comparison of NX90JQ-YZ074Z, CX620 3D-400NL
151 specifications	A ASUS NX90JQ-YZ074Z laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM Model NX90JQ-YZ074Z View product	B MSI CX620 3D-400NL View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver	Black
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	46.7 cm (18.4")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor18 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i7-740QM	i3-370M
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	8	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	2.93 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.73 GHz	2.4 GHz
System bus rate	2.5 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	Socket 988	Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers	45 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-700 Mobile Series	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Clarksfield	Arrandale
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	B1	K0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	45 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	90 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8	1x16
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	2	2.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	774 M	382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	296 mm²	81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	13	18
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	6 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1333 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	3 x 2 GB	2 x 2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	3x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	12 GB	8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	500 GB
Number of HDDs installedDiffers	2	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	500 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	7200 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 335M	AMD Radeon HD 5470
Graphics card familyDiffers	NVIDIA	AMD
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
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.024 GB
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	HDA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out portDiffers	Yes	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
TV-in portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
TV-outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel® HM55 Express	Intel® HM55 Express
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Ultimate	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features14 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	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® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	1.0	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)	Yes	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	49024	49020
Processor codeDiffers	SLBQG	SLBUK
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
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	45 nm
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	5600 mAh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	90 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	4.4 kg	2.5 kg
WidthDiffers	530 mm	374 mm
DepthDiffers	280 mm	247.5 mm
Height (front)Known for one	3 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	3.6 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	530 x 280 x 36 mm	374 x 247.5 x 35 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	35 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Power requirementsKnown for one	100-240V V AC, 50/60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Internal modemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
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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