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ASUS U30SD-RX150X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M vs MSI Classic CX640DX-602BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M

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  • 125specifications compared
  • 43differ
  • 82identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • U30SD-RX150X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • Classic CX640DX-602BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor generation
    • U30SD-RX150X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Classic CX640DX-602BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • U30SD-RX150X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
    • Classic CX640DX-602BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:i5-450M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • U30SD-RX150X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:3 GHz
    • Classic CX640DX-602BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:2.66 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • U30SD-RX150X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:5 GT/s
    • Classic CX640DX-602BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:4.8 GT/s
  • Processor codename
    • U30SD-RX150X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Sandy Bridge
    • Classic CX640DX-602BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:Arrandale
  • Stepping
    • U30SD-RX150X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:J1
    • Classic CX640DX-602BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:K0
  • Tjunction
    • U30SD-RX150X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:100 °C
    • Classic CX640DX-602BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:105 °C

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Comparison of U30SD-RX150X, CX640DX-602BE
159 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor10 differ
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-2430Mi5-450M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz2.66 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s4.8 GT/s
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeArrandale
SteppingDiffersJ1K0
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2418
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source81 mm²
Memoryidentical
Memory clock speedKnown for one1333 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 2 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers640 GB750 GB
Storage mediaKnown for oneHDDUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one640 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, MS Pro-HG, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz766 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x116Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Audioidentical
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDA
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs0.3 MP1.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
Keyboardidentical
Numeric keypadKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouchpad
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features15 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm45 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.01.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5345049022
Processor codeDiffersSR04WSLBTZ
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXSSE4.1/4.2
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36 bit
Poweridentical
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, HDDUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers1.98 kg2.6 kg
WidthDiffers328 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers238 mm260 mm
Height (front)Differs2 cm2.7 cm
Height (rear)Differs2.99 cm3.4 cm
Other featuresidentical
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSilver
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6

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