Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS U31SG-RX066X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M vs MSI Megabook CX720-227IT laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M

122specifications compared
38differ
84identical
41known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- U31SG-RX066X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:33.8 cm (13.3")
- Megabook CX720-227IT laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution
- U31SG-RX066X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:1366 x 768 pixels
- Megabook CX720-227IT laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:1600 x 900 pixels
Processor generation
- U31SG-RX066X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
- Megabook CX720-227IT laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- U31SG-RX066X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:i3-2350M
- Megabook CX720-227IT laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:i3-380M
Processor frequency
- U31SG-RX066X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:2.3 GHz
- Megabook CX720-227IT laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:2.53 GHz
System bus rate
- U31SG-RX066X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:5 GT/s
- Megabook CX720-227IT laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:2.5 GT/s
Processor socket
- U31SG-RX066X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:Socket 988
- Megabook CX720-227IT laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:PGA988
Processor codename
- U31SG-RX066X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:Sandy Bridge
- Megabook CX720-227IT laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Arrandale

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Comparison of U31SG-RX066X, CX720-227IT
163 specifications	A ASUS U31SG-RX066X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M Model U31SG-RX066X View product	B MSI Megabook CX720-227IT laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M Model CX720-227IT View product
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black
Form factorKnown for one	Clamshell	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	33.8 cm (13.3")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD+
LED backlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor10 differ
Processor generationDiffers	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i3-2350M	i3-380M
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.3 GHz	2.53 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	5 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 988	PGA988
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Sandy Bridge	Arrandale
TjunctionDiffers	85 °C	90 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	23	19
SteppingKnown for one	J1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible processor seriesKnown for one	Intel® Core™ i3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Memory clock speedDiffers	1333 MHz	1066 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD-RW
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® 610M	NVIDIA® GeForce® 310M
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 3000	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	650 MHz	500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1150 MHz	667 MHz
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	GDDR3	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	0x116	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Altec Lansing	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio system full duplexKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs	0.3 MP	1.3 MP
Network1 differ
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	3.0+HS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
eSATA ports quantityDiffers	0	1
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
ExpressCard slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HM55 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	103
Windows keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Home Premium
Processor special features12 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	Yes	No
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers	32 nm	45 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Insider™Differs	Yes	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers	53438	50178
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX	SSE4.1/4.2
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for one	SR0DN	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65 W
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	1.78 kg	3 kg
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	414 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	267 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	37.2 mm
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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