Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS U31F-RX130V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M vs MSI Megabook GX740-099FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM

117specifications compared
52differ
65identical
41known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- U31F-RX130V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Silver
- Megabook GX740-099FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:Black, Red
Display diagonal
- U31F-RX130V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:33.8 cm (13.3")
- Megabook GX740-099FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:43.2 cm (17")
Display resolution
- U31F-RX130V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:1366 x 768 pixels
- Megabook GX740-099FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:1680 x 1050 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- U31F-RX130V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:16:9
- Megabook GX740-099FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:16:10
Processor family
- U31F-RX130V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Intel® Core™ i3
- Megabook GX740-099FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- U31F-RX130V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Intel® Core™ i3
- Megabook GX740-099FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- U31F-RX130V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:i3-380M
- Megabook GX740-099FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:i7-720QM
Processor cores
- U31F-RX130V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:2
- Megabook GX740-099FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:4

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Comparison of U31F-RX130V, GX740-099FR
158 specifications	A ASUS U31F-RX130V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M Model U31F-RX130V View product	B MSI Megabook GX740-099FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM Model GX740-099FR View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Silver	Black, Red
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	33.8 cm (13.3")	43.2 cm (17")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1680 x 1050 pixels
LED backlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	16:10
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gloss
Processor17 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i3-380M	i7-720QM
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.53 GHz	1.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	6 MB
Processor socketDiffers	PGA988	Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	45 nm
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series	Intel Core i7-700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Arrandale	Clarksfield
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	45 W
TjunctionDiffers	90 °C	100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16	1x16, 2x8
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	382 M	774 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	81 mm²	296 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	19	12
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.8 GHz
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	B1
Memory1 differ
Memory clock speedDiffers	1333 MHz	1066 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots (available)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Storage2 differ
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedDiffers	5400 RPM	7200 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	AMD Radeon HD 5870
Graphics card familyDiffers	Intel	AMD
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	500 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	667 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Altec Lansing	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SRS Premium Sound
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	0.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Wi-Fi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
eSATA ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers	0	1
ExpressCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers	0	1
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
TV-in portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Processor special features14 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	45 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Differs	36 bit	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	50178	43122
Processor package sizeDiffers	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1/4.2	SSE4.2
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SLBLY
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	8	9
Battery capacityKnown for one	5600 mAh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	10 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	120 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	1.8 kg	3.2 kg
WidthDiffers	328 mm	395 mm
DepthDiffers	233 mm	278 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.53 cm	3.3 cm
Height (rear)Differs	2.85 cm	3.95 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Bag includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for one	AC/DC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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