Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS U30JC-QX186X CI3-380 2.53GHZ 500GB 4GB 13.3 DVD RW W7P/XPM vs MSI F Series FX600MX-016FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M

123specifications compared
29differ
94identical
24known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI F Series FX600MX-016FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M has 0.13 GHz more processor frequency than the ASUS U30JC-QX186X CI3-380 2.53GHZ 500GB 4GB 13.3 DVD RW W7P/XPM (2.66 GHz vs 2.53 GHz). The MSI F Series FX600MX-016FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M has 15°C more tjunction than the ASUS U30JC-QX186X CI3-380 2.53GHZ 500GB 4GB 13.3 DVD RW W7P/XPM (105 °C vs 90 °C). The MSI F Series FX600MX-016FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M has 1 more CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio) than the ASUS U30JC-QX186X CI3-380 2.53GHZ 500GB 4GB 13.3 DVD RW W7P/XPM (20 vs 19). Only the ASUS U30JC-QX186X CI3-380 2.53GHZ 500GB 4GB 13.3 DVD RW W7P/XPM has cable lock slot. Product colour: Silver on the ASUS U30JC-QX186X CI3-380 2.53GHZ 500GB 4GB 13.3 DVD RW W7P/XPM, Black on the MSI F Series FX600MX-016FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M.

Product colour
- U30JC-QX186X CI3-380 2.53GHZ 500GB 4GB 13.3 DVD RW W7P/XPM:Silver
- F Series FX600MX-016FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:Black
Display diagonal
- U30JC-QX186X CI3-380 2.53GHZ 500GB 4GB 13.3 DVD RW W7P/XPM:33.8 cm (13.3")
- F Series FX600MX-016FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:39.6 cm (15.6")
Processor family
- U30JC-QX186X CI3-380 2.53GHZ 500GB 4GB 13.3 DVD RW W7P/XPM:Intel® Core™ i3
- F Series FX600MX-016FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- U30JC-QX186X CI3-380 2.53GHZ 500GB 4GB 13.3 DVD RW W7P/XPM:Intel® Core™ i3
- F Series FX600MX-016FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- U30JC-QX186X CI3-380 2.53GHZ 500GB 4GB 13.3 DVD RW W7P/XPM:i3-380M
- F Series FX600MX-016FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:i5-480M
Processor frequency
- U30JC-QX186X CI3-380 2.53GHZ 500GB 4GB 13.3 DVD RW W7P/XPM:2.53 GHz
- F Series FX600MX-016FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:2.66 GHz
Processor socket
- U30JC-QX186X CI3-380 2.53GHZ 500GB 4GB 13.3 DVD RW W7P/XPM:PGA988
- F Series FX600MX-016FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:BGA 1288
Tjunction
- U30JC-QX186X CI3-380 2.53GHZ 500GB 4GB 13.3 DVD RW W7P/XPM:90 °C
- F Series FX600MX-016FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:105 °C

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Comparison of U30JC-QX186X CI3-380 2.53GHZ 500GB 4GB 13.3 DVD RW W7P/XPM, FX600MX-016FR
147 specifications	A ASUS U30JC-QX186X CI3-380 2.53GHZ 500GB 4GB 13.3 DVD RW W7P/XPM View product	B MSI F Series FX600MX-016FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M Model FX600MX-016FR View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Silver	Black
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	33.8 cm (13.3")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i3-380M	i5-480M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.53 GHz	2.66 GHz
System bus rate	2.5 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	PGA988	BGA 1288
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series	Intel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codename	Arrandale	Arrandale
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	90 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16	1x16
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
Number of Processing Die Transistors	382 M	382 M
Processing Die size	81 mm²	81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	19	20
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.93 GHz
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	K0
Memory2 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	1066 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)	2 x 2 GB	2 x 2 GB
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Memory slots (available)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacity	500 GB	500 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD-RW	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card model	NVIDIA® GeForce® 310M	NVIDIA® GeForce® 310M
Graphics card family	NVIDIA	NVIDIA
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequency	500 MHz	500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	667 MHz	766 MHz
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	SRS PS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Altec Lansing	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	0.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Wi-Fi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	No	No
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
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
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	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
TV-out	No	No
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel® HM55 Express	Intel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard key pitchKnown for one	1.9 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor special features4 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
Graphics & IMC lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	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)	No	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)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	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® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Differs	36 bit	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	50178	52952
Processor package size	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1/4.2	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SLC26
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	90 W	65 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	4.74 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	19 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	Yes	No
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS, HDD, User	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2 kg	2.4 kg
WidthDiffers	328 mm	383 mm
DepthDiffers	238 mm	249.2 mm
Height (front)Differs	2 cm	3.25 cm
Height (rear)Differs	2.99 cm	3.8 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for one	AC/DC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6

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