Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS U30SD-RX150X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M vs MSI Classic CX640DX-480BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M

129specifications compared
31differ
98identical
27known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- U30SD-RX150X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:33.8 cm (13.3")
- Classic CX640DX-480BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:39.6 cm (15.6")
Processor family
- U30SD-RX150X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Intel® Core™ i5
- Classic CX640DX-480BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation
- U30SD-RX150X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
- Classic CX640DX-480BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- U30SD-RX150X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
- Classic CX640DX-480BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:i3-2330M
Processor frequency
- U30SD-RX150X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2.4 GHz
- Classic CX640DX-480BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:2.2 GHz
Processor cache type
- U30SD-RX150X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Smart Cache
- Classic CX640DX-480BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:L3
Processor socket
- U30SD-RX150X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Socket 988
- Classic CX640DX-480BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:BGA 1023
Tjunction
- U30SD-RX150X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:100 °C
- Classic CX640DX-480BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:85C ; 100C

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Comparison of U30SD-RX150X, CX640DX-480BE
156 specifications	A ASUS U30SD-RX150X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M Model U30SD-RX150X View product	B MSI Classic CX640DX-480BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M Model CX640DX-480BE View product
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	33.8 cm (13.3")	39.6 cm (15.6")
LED backlightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gloss
Processor10 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i5-2430M	i3-2330M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	3 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	2.2 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L3
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 988	BGA 1023
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series	Intel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	85C ; 100C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	24	22
Memoryidentical
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1333 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 x 2 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	640 GB	500 GB
Storage mediaKnown for one	HDD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	640 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one	2.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, MS Pro-HG, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1200 MHz	1100 MHz
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 GB
Audioidentical
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Altec Lansing	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HDA
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs	0.3 MP	1.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11b, 802.11g	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Networking featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	0	2
Keyboardidentical
Numeric keypadKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Touchpad
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Home Premium
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	53450	53434
Processor codeDiffers	SR04W	SR04J
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Poweridentical
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
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	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	1.98 kg	2.6 kg
WidthDiffers	328 mm	380 mm
DepthDiffers	238 mm	260 mm
Height (front)Differs	2 cm	2.7 cm
Height (rear)Differs	2.99 cm	3.4 cm
Other featuresidentical
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Silver
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6

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