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ASUS U31F-RX040X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M vs MSI Gaming GT680R-085BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM

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  • 126specifications compared
  • 60differ
  • 66identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • U31F-RX040X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Silver
    • Gaming GT680R-085BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • U31F-RX040X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • Gaming GT680R-085BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • U31F-RX040X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Gaming GT680R-085BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor family
    • U31F-RX040X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Gaming GT680R-085BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • U31F-RX040X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Gaming GT680R-085BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • U31F-RX040X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:i3-370M
    • Gaming GT680R-085BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:i7-2630QM
  • Processor cores
    • U31F-RX040X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:2
    • Gaming GT680R-085BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:4
  • Processor threads
    • U31F-RX040X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:4
    • Gaming GT680R-085BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:8

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Comparison of U31F-RX040X, GT680R-085BE
158 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Display response rise/fallKnown for one16 msUnknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor15 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i32nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-370Mi7-2630QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2 GHz
System bus rateDiffers2.5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersArrandaleSandy Bridge
SteppingDiffersK0D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
TjunctionDiffers90 °C100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x161x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one382 MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one81 mm²Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1820
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.9 GHz
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB1.5 TB
Number of HDDs installedDiffers12
HDD capacityDiffers320 GB750 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, SDXC, xD
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 460M
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelNVIDIA
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers500 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs667 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x116
Audioidentical
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio + THX
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
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI versionKnown for one1.3aUnknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM55 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard key pitchKnown for one1.9 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features15 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers4902052219
Processor codeDiffersSLBUKSR02Y
Processor package sizeDiffersrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x2837.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers89
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W150 W
AC adapter output currentKnown for one3.42 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers1.78 kg3.5 kg
WidthDiffers328 mm396 mm
DepthDiffers232 mm265 mm
Height (front)Differs2.54 cm3.5 cm
Height (rear)Differs2.85 cm4.6 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bag includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3/802.3u/802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one100-240VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source

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