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ASUS U36SD-RX277X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M vs MSI Classic CX640DX-478NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M

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  • 132specifications compared
  • 32differ
  • 100identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • U36SD-RX277X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • Classic CX640DX-478NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor family
    • U36SD-RX277X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Classic CX640DX-478NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • U36SD-RX277X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Classic CX640DX-478NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • U36SD-RX277X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
    • Classic CX640DX-478NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:i3-2330M
  • Processor frequency
    • U36SD-RX277X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2.4 GHz
    • Classic CX640DX-478NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:2.2 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • U36SD-RX277X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Smart Cache
    • Classic CX640DX-478NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:L3
  • Processor socket
    • U36SD-RX277X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Socket 988
    • Classic CX640DX-478NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:BGA 1023
  • Tjunction
    • U36SD-RX277X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:100 °C
    • Classic CX640DX-478NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:85C ; 100C

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Comparison of U36SD-RX277X, CX640DX-478NL
160 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSilver
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor10 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-2430Mi3-2330M
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.2 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1023
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
TjunctionDiffers100 °C85C ; 100C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2422
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 2 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1333 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers640 GB500 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, MS Pro-HG, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Graphics card familyDiffersIntel, NVIDIANVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1100 MHz
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDA
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs0.3 MP1.3 MP
Network1 differ
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers5345053434
Processor codeDiffersSR04WSR04J
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Battery capacityKnown for one83 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one10 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers75 W90 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one3.95 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.66 kg2.6 kg
WidthDiffers328 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers238 mm260 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.7 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.4 cm
HeightKnown for one19 mmUnknown — not stated by the source

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