Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS U36SG-RX068X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M Laptop vs MSI GT70 0NC-273LU

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  • 129specifications compared
  • 48differ
  • 81identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • U36SG-RX068X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M Laptop:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • GT70 0NC-273LU:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • U36SG-RX068X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • GT70 0NC-273LU:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • U36SG-RX068X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M Laptop:HD
    • GT70 0NC-273LU:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • U36SG-RX068X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • GT70 0NC-273LU:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • U36SG-RX068X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M Laptop:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • GT70 0NC-273LU:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • U36SG-RX068X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M Laptop:i5-2450M
    • GT70 0NC-273LU:i7-3610QM
  • Processor cores
    • U36SG-RX068X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M Laptop:2
    • GT70 0NC-273LU:4
  • Processor threads
    • U36SG-RX068X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M Laptop:4
    • GT70 0NC-273LU:8

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Comparison of U36SG-RX068X, GT70 0NC-273LU
171 specifications
Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Product typeKnown for oneLaptopUnknown — not stated by the source
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
TouchscreenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor16 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-2450Mi7-3610QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3.3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSocket G2
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2523
SteppingKnown for oneJ1Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB12 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers1333 MHz1600 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1.5 TB
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1.5 TB
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiBlu-Ray ROM
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 GB
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel, NVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR3GDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1300 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1160x166
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 610MUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDTHX TruStudio PRO
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network1 differ
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit LAN, WLAN
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
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
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini HDMI ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
LAN/VGA combo portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel HM77 Express
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source103
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSymantec Norton Internet Security (60 days), Symantec Norton Online Backup (30 days), MAGIX Music Maker 16 (30 days), MAGIX Photo Manager 9 (30 days), MAGIX Video easy SE (30 days), WinRAR (40 days)
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMSI S-Bar, MSI BurnRecovery, MSI EasyFace, MSI EasyViewer, MSI Cinema Pro, MSI i-Charger, Microsoft Office 2010 Starter, Microsoft Windows Live Essentials, Corel WinDVD10 BD (BD SKU), Adobe Reader 9 (Limited Language), Adobe Flash Player 10, Nuance PDF Reader
Processor special features4 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers5345264899
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSR04ZUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers75 W180 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
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 kg
WidthDiffers328 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers238 mm288 mm
HeightDiffers19 mm55 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source

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