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ASUS U53JC-XX173V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-560M vs MSI Classic CR720-227NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M

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  • 128specifications compared
  • 38differ
  • 90identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • U53JC-XX173V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-560M:Brown
    • Classic CR720-227NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • U53JC-XX173V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-560M:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Classic CR720-227NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • U53JC-XX173V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-560M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Classic CR720-227NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:1600 x 900 pixels
  • Processor family
    • U53JC-XX173V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-560M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Classic CR720-227NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • U53JC-XX173V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-560M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Classic CR720-227NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • U53JC-XX173V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-560M:i5-560M
    • Classic CR720-227NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:i3-370M
  • Processor frequency
    • U53JC-XX173V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-560M:2.66 GHz
    • Classic CR720-227NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:2.4 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • U53JC-XX173V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-560M:BGA 1288
    • Classic CR720-227NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Socket 988

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Comparison of U53JC-XX173V, CR720-227NL
149 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBrownBlack
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD+
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor8 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-560Mi3-370M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.2 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2.66 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1288Socket 988
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-500 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
TjunctionDiffers105 °C90 °C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2018
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1066 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers640 GB500 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 310MIntel® GMA HD
Graphics card familyDiffersNVIDIAIntel
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs766 MHz667 MHz
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one1.024 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers23
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers10
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboardidentical
Numeric keypadKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features8 differ
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.0No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Differs36 bitYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers4965349020
Processor codeDiffersSLBTTSLBUK
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1/4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W65 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one4.74 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.76 kg3 kg
WidthDiffers386 mm414 mm
DepthDiffers257 mm267.5 mm
Height (front)Differs3.16 cm3.37 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.31 cm3.7 cm
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — 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
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP

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