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ASUS U36SD-RX002X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M vs MSI Gaming GX660 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M

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  • 116specifications compared
  • 44differ
  • 72identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • U36SD-RX002X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • Gaming GX660 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • U36SD-RX002X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Gaming GX660 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor generation
    • U36SD-RX002X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Gaming GX660 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • U36SD-RX002X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:i5-2410M
    • Gaming GX660 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:i5-480M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • U36SD-RX002X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.9 GHz
    • Gaming GX660 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:2.93 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • U36SD-RX002X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.3 GHz
    • Gaming GX660 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:2.66 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • U36SD-RX002X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:5 GT/s
    • Gaming GX660 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:2.5 GT/s
  • Processor socket
    • U36SD-RX002X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:BGA 1023
    • Gaming GX660 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:BGA 1288

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Comparison of U36SD-RX002X, GX660
142 specifications
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-2410Mi5-480M
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz2.93 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.66 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023BGA 1288
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeArrandale
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersJ1K0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x16
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2320
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1333 MHz1333 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB12 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacity500 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520MAMD Mobility Radeon HD 5870
Graphics card familyDiffersNVIDIAAMD
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz766 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x116Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0+EDR
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
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) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs22
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
TV-outNoNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel® PM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source103
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Processor special features12 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm45 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
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)NoNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.01.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers5222452952
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLC26
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXSSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers75 W120 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 kg
WidthDiffers328 mm396 mm
DepthDiffers238 mm269 mm
HeightDiffers19 mm55 mm
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Internal modemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Power requirementsKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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