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ASUS U31F-RX040X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M vs MSI Gaming GT680R-091BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM

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  • 125specifications compared
  • 59differ
  • 66identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • U31F-RX040X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Silver
    • Gaming GT680R-091BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • U31F-RX040X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • Gaming GT680R-091BE 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-091BE 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-091BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • U31F-RX040X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Gaming GT680R-091BE 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-091BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:i7-2630QM
  • Processor cores
    • U31F-RX040X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:2
    • Gaming GT680R-091BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:4
  • Processor threads
    • U31F-RX040X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:4
    • Gaming GT680R-091BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:8

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Comparison of U31F-RX040X, GT680R-091BE
159 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 GB16 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Memory slots (available)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB1.5 TB
Number of HDDs installedDiffers12
HDD capacityDiffers320 GB750 GB
Optical drive typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
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 Ultimate
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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