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ASUS U30JC-QX051X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M vs MSI Megabook GX740-420NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M

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  • 127specifications compared
  • 37differ
  • 90identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • U30JC-QX051X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:Aluminium
    • Megabook GX740-420NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:Black, Red
  • Display diagonal
    • U30JC-QX051X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • Megabook GX740-420NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:43.2 cm (17")
  • Display resolution
    • U30JC-QX051X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Megabook GX740-420NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:1440 x 900 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • U30JC-QX051X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:16:9
    • Megabook GX740-420NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:16:10
  • Processor generation
    • U30JC-QX051X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Megabook GX740-420NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • U30JC-QX051X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:i5-520M
    • Megabook GX740-420NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:i5-460M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • U30JC-QX051X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:2.93 GHz
    • Megabook GX740-420NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:2.8 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • U30JC-QX051X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:2.4 GHz
    • Megabook GX740-420NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:2.53 GHz

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Comparison of U30JC-QX051X, GX740-420NL
151 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersAluminiumBlack, Red
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")43.2 cm (17")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1440 x 900 pixels
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:916:10
Processor8 differ
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-520Mi5-460M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.93 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.53 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 956BGA 1288
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-500 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-400 Series
SteppingDiffersC2K0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1819
Memoryidentical
Memory clock speedKnown for one1066 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 310MAMD Radeon HD 5870
Graphics card familyDiffersNVIDIAAMD
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSRSHDA
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWI-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.0+EDRUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers01
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Processor special features7 differ
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Differs36 bitYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers4734150179
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1/4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLC22
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W120 W
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
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, SupervisorUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2 kg3.2 kg
WidthDiffers328 mm395 mm
DepthDiffers238 mm278 mm
Height (front)Differs2 cm3.3 cm
Height (rear)Differs2.99 cm3.95 cm
Other featuresidentical
Internal modemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9

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