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ASUS VX2SE-AK002G, BE vs MSI Megabook GX720-8443VHP

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  • 94specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 70identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • VX2SE-AK002G, BE:39.1 cm (15.4")
    • Megabook GX720-8443VHP:43.2 cm (17")
  • Processor model
    • VX2SE-AK002G, BE:T9300
    • Megabook GX720-8443VHP:P8400
  • Processor frequency
    • VX2SE-AK002G, BE:2.5 GHz
    • Megabook GX720-8443VHP:2.26 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • VX2SE-AK002G, BE:6 MB
    • Megabook GX720-8443VHP:3 MB
  • Processor front side bus
    • VX2SE-AK002G, BE:800 MHz
    • Megabook GX720-8443VHP:1066 MHz
  • Processor socket
    • VX2SE-AK002G, BE:LGA 3647 (Socket P)
    • Megabook GX720-8443VHP:Socket 478
  • Stepping
    • VX2SE-AK002G, BE:C0
    • Megabook GX720-8443VHP:M0
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • VX2SE-AK002G, BE:35 W
    • Megabook GX720-8443VHP:25 W

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Comparison of VX2SE-AK002G, BE, Megabook GX720-8443VHP
123 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.1 cm (15.4")43.2 cm (17")
Display resolution1680 x 1050 pixels1680 x 1050 pixels
Native aspect ratio16:1016:10
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™2 DuoIntel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffersT9300P8400
Processor cores22
Processor threads22
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.26 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor front side busDiffers800 MHz1066 MHz
Processor socketDiffersLGA 3647 (Socket P)Socket 478
Processor lithography45 nm45 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core 2 Duo T9000 SeriesIntel Core 2 Duo P8000 Series
Processor codenamePenrynPenryn
Bus typeFSBFSB
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersC0M0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W25 W
Tjunction105 °C105 °C
Processor core voltage (AC)Known for one1.062 - 1.150 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die Transistors410 M410 M
Processing Die size107 mm²107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs12.58.5
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memoryidentical
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR2-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one667 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers250 GB320 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Card reader integratedYesYes
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA GeForce 9500NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600M GT
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one0.5 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.512 GB
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneAC'97Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Networking typeKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for oneIntel 4965 ABG WLANUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothYesYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1+EDR
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports11
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotYesYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Modem (RJ-11) ports11
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outDiffersNoYes
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
USB 1.1 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
TV-out typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceS-Video
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® PM965 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows Vista UltimateWindows Vista Home Premium
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyNoNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)NoNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)NoNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)NoNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers3391735569
Processor codeDiffersSLAYYSL3BU
Processor package size35 x 35 mm35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesNoNo
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one4800 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one3.42 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOSUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg3.2 kg
WidthKnown for one363 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one263 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one26 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source395 x 278 x 35 mm
Other features2 differ
Infrared data portDiffersYesNo
Internal modemYesYes
Supplied AC adapter typeDiffersAC, UPAC

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