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ASUS U36SD-RX231X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M vs MSI Gaming GT780DXR-450BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM

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  • 138specifications compared
  • 42differ
  • 96identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • U36SD-RX231X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • Gaming GT780DXR-450BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • U36SD-RX231X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Gaming GT780DXR-450BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor family
    • U36SD-RX231X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Gaming GT780DXR-450BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • U36SD-RX231X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Gaming GT780DXR-450BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • U36SD-RX231X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
    • Gaming GT780DXR-450BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:i7-2670QM
  • Processor cores
    • U36SD-RX231X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2
    • Gaming GT780DXR-450BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:4
  • Processor threads
    • U36SD-RX231X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:4
    • Gaming GT780DXR-450BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • U36SD-RX231X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:3 GHz
    • Gaming GT780DXR-450BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:3.1 GHz

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Comparison of U36SD-RX231X, GT780DXR-450BE
160 specifications
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
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-2430Mi7-2670QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1224
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
SteppingDiffersJ1D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2422
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1.5 TB
Storage mediaKnown for oneHDDUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersNoBlu-Ray DVD Combo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 570M
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR3GDDR5
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 GB
Audio2 differ
Speakers manufacturerDiffersAltec LansingDynaudio
Built-in subwooferDiffersNoYes
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTHX TruStudio Pro
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Bluetooth versionDiffers2.1+EDR3.0+HS
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers23
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel HM67 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source102
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Processor special features3 differ
Processor ARK IDDiffers5345053470
Processor codeDiffersSR04WSR02S
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)31 mm
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers89
Battery capacityKnown for one5600 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers75 W180 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.66 kg3.5 kg
WidthDiffers322 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers232 mm288 mm
HeightDiffers19 mm55 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bag includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Power requirementsKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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