Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS U31F-RX040X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M vs MSI Megabook CX640-052BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M

129specifications compared
47differ
82identical
26known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- U31F-RX040X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:33.8 cm (13.3")
- Megabook CX640-052BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:39.6 cm (15.6")
Processor generation
- U31F-RX040X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Intel® Core™ i3
- Megabook CX640-052BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- U31F-RX040X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:i3-370M
- Megabook CX640-052BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:i3-2310M
Processor frequency
- U31F-RX040X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:2.4 GHz
- Megabook CX640-052BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2.1 GHz
System bus rate
- U31F-RX040X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:2.5 GT/s
- Megabook CX640-052BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:5 GT/s
Processor socket
- U31F-RX040X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Socket 988
- Megabook CX640-052BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:BGA 1023
Processor codename
- U31F-RX040X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Arrandale
- Megabook CX640-052BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:Sandy Bridge
Stepping
- U31F-RX040X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:K0
- Megabook CX640-052BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:J1

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Comparison of U31F-RX040X, CX640-052BE
155 specifications	A ASUS U31F-RX040X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M Model U31F-RX040X View product	B MSI Megabook CX640-052BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Model CX640-052BE View product
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	33.8 cm (13.3")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display response rise/fallKnown for one	16 ms	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gloss
Processor11 differ
Processor generationDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i3-370M	i3-2310M
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	2.1 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	2.5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 988	BGA 1023
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series	Intel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Arrandale	Sandy Bridge
SteppingDiffers	K0	J1
TjunctionDiffers	90 °C	100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	382 M	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	81 mm²	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	18	21
Memoryidentical
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 x 2 GB
Memory slots (available)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	500 GB
HDD capacityDiffers	320 GB	500 GB
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, MS Pro-HG, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M
Graphics card familyDiffers	Intel	NVIDIA
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	500 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	667 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0x116
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
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	0	2
HDMI versionKnown for one	1.3a	Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portDiffers	Yes	No
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® HM55 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
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 features13 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	No	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers	45 nm	32 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Insider™Differs	No	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers	49020	52220
Processor codeDiffers	SLBUK	SR04S
Processor package sizeDiffers	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28	37.5 x 37.5 xrPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	8	6
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	90 W
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	3.42 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	19 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS, HDD, User	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	1.78 kg	2.6 kg
WidthDiffers	328 mm	380 mm
DepthDiffers	232 mm	260 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.54 cm	2.7 cm
Height (rear)Differs	2.85 cm	3.4 cm
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.3/802.3u/802.3ab	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one	100-240V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for one	AC/DC	Unknown — not stated by the source

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