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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
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
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
Processor15 differ
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 socketDiffersPGA988Socket 988
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersArrandaleSandy Bridge
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)Differs1920
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
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
HDD capacityDiffers320 GB750 GB
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SDMMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 415MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 570M
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR3GDDR5
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
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
Network1 differ
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
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 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM55 ExpressIntel HM67 Express
Keyboard1 differ
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
Processor special features14 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® 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
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
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
Other featuresidentical
Power requirementsKnown for one100 - 240 V ACUnknown — not stated by the source

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