Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS Transformer Book T100TA-DK064H laptop Intel Atom® Z3775 Hybrid (2-in-1) vs MSI F Series FX420X-I5525 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M

105specifications compared
63differ
42identical
63known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Transformer Book T100TA-DK064H laptop Intel Atom® Z3775 Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
- F Series FX420X-I5525 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Laptop
Form factor
- Transformer Book T100TA-DK064H laptop Intel Atom® Z3775 Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
- F Series FX420X-I5525 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Clamshell
Touchscreen
- Transformer Book T100TA-DK064H laptop Intel Atom® Z3775 Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
- F Series FX420X-I5525 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:No
Processor family
- Transformer Book T100TA-DK064H laptop Intel Atom® Z3775 Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel Atom®
- F Series FX420X-I5525 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- Transformer Book T100TA-DK064H laptop Intel Atom® Z3775 Hybrid (2-in-1):Z3775
- F Series FX420X-I5525 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:i5-2410M
Processor cores
- Transformer Book T100TA-DK064H laptop Intel Atom® Z3775 Hybrid (2-in-1):4
- F Series FX420X-I5525 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2
Processor boost frequency
- Transformer Book T100TA-DK064H laptop Intel Atom® Z3775 Hybrid (2-in-1):2.39 GHz
- F Series FX420X-I5525 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.9 GHz
Processor frequency
- Transformer Book T100TA-DK064H laptop Intel Atom® Z3775 Hybrid (2-in-1):1.46 GHz
- F Series FX420X-I5525 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.3 GHz

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Comparison of T100TA-DK064H, FX420X-I5525
168 specifications	A ASUS Transformer Book T100TA-DK064H laptop Intel Atom® Z3775 Hybrid (2-in-1) Model T100TA-DK064H View product	B MSI F Series FX420X-I5525 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M Model FX420X-I5525 View product
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffers	Hybrid (2-in-1)	Laptop
Form factorDiffers	Convertible (Detachable)	Clamshell
Display1 differ
TouchscreenDiffers	Yes	No
LED backlightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Dual-screenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Display diagonalKnown for one	25.6 cm (10.1")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Touchscreen typeKnown for one	Capacitive	Unknown — not stated by the source
Touch technologyKnown for one	Multi-touch	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel Atom®	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	Z3775	i5-2410M
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.39 GHz	2.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.46 GHz	2.3 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L2	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1380	BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers	22 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	32-bit, 64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Atom Z3700 Series	Intel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Bay Trail	Sandy Bridge
Bus typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DMI
SteppingDiffers	C0	J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	2 W	35 W
TjunctionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	23
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one	2 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1066 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	8 GB
Storage2 differ
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD+Flash	HDD
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MicroSD (TransFlash)	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Flash memoryKnown for one	64 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	AMD Radeon HD 6470M
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR3
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	311 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1200 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0x116
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one	778 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	SonicMaster	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1280 x 720 pixels
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	1.2 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g	802.11g, 802.11b, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,1000,100 Mbit/s
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces8 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Headphone outputsDiffers	0	1
Microphone inDiffers	No	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	Yes	No
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	87
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8.1	FreeDOS
Processor special features22 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	No	Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Execute Disable BitDiffers	No	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers	22 nm	32 nm
Idle StatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffers	No	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	80268	52224
Processor package sizeDiffers	17 x 17 mm	37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	No	Yes
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	Yes	No
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for one	SR1SM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	2	6
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one	31 Wh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	10 W	90 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	2 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	5 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.15 kg	2.2 kg
WidthDiffers	263 mm	350 mm
DepthDiffers	171 mm	234 mm
HeightDiffers	23.9 mm	33.5 mm
Weight (tablet mode)Known for one	550 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Width (tablet mode)Known for one	26.3 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Depth (tablet mode)Known for one	1.05 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (tablet mode)Known for one	17.1 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for one	UL, MIC, CE Marking Compliance, FCC Compliance, BSMI, Australia C-TICK / NZ A-Tick Compliance, CCC, GOST-R, CB, IDA, Erp 2013, RoHS, JATE	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Enterprise	Unknown — not stated by the source

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