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Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS U36SD-RX278X laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M vs MSI Classic CX640DX-481BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M

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  • 131specifications compared
  • 30differ
  • 101identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • 33.8 cm (13.3")
    • 39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor family
    • Intel® Core™ i7
    • Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • 2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • 2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • i7-2620M
    • i5-2430M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 3.4 GHz
    • 3 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 2.7 GHz
    • 2.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 4 MB
    • 3 MB
  • Processor socket
    • BGA 1023
    • Socket 988

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ASUS

U36SD-RX278X laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M

Model U36SD-RX278X

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MSI

Classic CX640DX-481BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M

Model CX640DX-481BE

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Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneBlack, Silver
Form factorKnown for oneClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display surfaceKnown for oneGloss
Processor9 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-2620Mi5-2430M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.4 GHz3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.7 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023Socket 988
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2724
Memoryidentical
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 2 GB
Memory slots (available)Known for one0
Memory clock speedKnown for one1333 MHz
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 one1
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1300 MHz1200 MHz
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneHDA
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec Lansing
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs0.3 MP1.3 MP
Network1 differ
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one2
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Processor special features5 differ
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers5223153450
Processor codeDiffersSR041SR04W
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Battery capacityKnown for one83 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one10 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers75 W90 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one3.95 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 V
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.66 kg2.6 kg
WidthDiffers328 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers238 mm260 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.7 cm
Height (rear)Known for one3.4 cm
HeightKnown for one19 mm

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