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ASUS U31JG-RX186V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M vs MSI Gaming GT780DX-258PL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM

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  • 125specifications compared
  • 56differ
  • 69identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • U31JG-RX186V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • Gaming GT780DX-258PL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • U31JG-RX186V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Gaming GT780DX-258PL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor family
    • U31JG-RX186V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Gaming GT780DX-258PL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • U31JG-RX186V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Gaming GT780DX-258PL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • U31JG-RX186V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:i3-380M
    • Gaming GT780DX-258PL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:i7-2630QM
  • Processor cores
    • U31JG-RX186V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:2
    • Gaming GT780DX-258PL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:4
  • Processor threads
    • U31JG-RX186V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:4
    • Gaming GT780DX-258PL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:8
  • Processor frequency
    • U31JG-RX186V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:2.53 GHz
    • Gaming GT780DX-258PL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2 GHz

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Comparison of U31JG-RX186V, GT780DX-258PL
167 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceClamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i32nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-380Mi7-2630QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor frequencyDiffers2.53 GHz2 GHz
System bus rateDiffers2.5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersPGA988Socket 988
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersArrandaleSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
TjunctionDiffers90 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x161x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
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)Differs1920
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.9 GHz
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceD2
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB6 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one1333 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB750 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers320 GB750 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SDMMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 415MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 570M
Graphics card familyIntel, NVIDIAIntel, NVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR3GDDR5
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
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
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 GB
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x116
Audioidentical
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
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
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeNoNo
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0+HS
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity33
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
TV-outNoNo
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM55 ExpressIntel HM67 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source102
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features14 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one36 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers5017852219
Processor package sizeDiffersrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x2837.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1/4.2AVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
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
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR02Y
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery capacityKnown for one47 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W180 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.78 kg3.9 kg
WidthDiffers328 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers233 mm288 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.53 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one2.85 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source55 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Power requirementsKnown for one100 - 240 V ACUnknown — not stated by the source

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