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ASUS Vivobook S500CA-CJ047H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop vs MSI Classic CX70-226TW laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M

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  • 112specifications compared
  • 35differ
  • 77identical
  • 52known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Vivobook S500CA-CJ047H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Black, Stainless steel
    • Classic CX70-226TW laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • Vivobook S500CA-CJ047H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Classic CX70-226TW laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Vivobook S500CA-CJ047H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Classic CX70-226TW laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M:1600 x 900 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • Vivobook S500CA-CJ047H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Yes
    • Classic CX70-226TW laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M:No
  • Processor family
    • Vivobook S500CA-CJ047H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Classic CX70-226TW laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • Vivobook S500CA-CJ047H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Classic CX70-226TW laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Vivobook S500CA-CJ047H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:i5-3317U
    • Classic CX70-226TW laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M:i3-3120M
  • Processor frequency
    • Vivobook S500CA-CJ047H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:1.7 GHz
    • Classic CX70-226TW laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M:2.5 GHz

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Comparison of S500CA-CJ047H, CX70-226TW
164 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlack, Stainless steelBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersYesNo
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD+
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Touchscreen typeKnown for oneCapacitiveUnknown — not stated by the source
Touch technologyKnown for oneMulti-touchUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-3317Ui3-3120M
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz2.5 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile seriesIntel Core i3-3100 Mobile Series
Processor codenameIvy BridgeIvy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W35 W
Tjunction105 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1725
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1023Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneL1Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsDiffers1x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory form factorKnown for oneOn-board + SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers524 GB500 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity500 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, RS-MMC, SD, SDHC, SDIO, SDXC, SxS-1, xD
SSD capacityKnown for one24 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 645M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1660x166
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSRS
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Front cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,1000,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM76Intel HM76 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 8Windows 8
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography22 nm22 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers6570771465
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 mm37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSR0N8Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Battery capacityKnown for one44 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter power65 W65 W
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one3.42 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
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.1 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm418 mm
DepthDiffers259 mm269.3 mm
HeightDiffers21.5 mm39 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
3DNoNo

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