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ASUS VX7-A1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM vs MSI F Series FX603-064US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M

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  • 122specifications compared
  • 55differ
  • 67identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • VX7-A1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • F Series FX603-064US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Processor family
    • VX7-A1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • F Series FX603-064US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • VX7-A1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • F Series FX603-064US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • VX7-A1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:i7-2630QM
    • F Series FX603-064US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:i5-480M
  • Processor cores
    • VX7-A1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:4
    • F Series FX603-064US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:2
  • Processor threads
    • VX7-A1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:8
    • F Series FX603-064US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • VX7-A1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2.9 GHz
    • F Series FX603-064US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:2.93 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • VX7-A1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2 GHz
    • F Series FX603-064US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:2.66 GHz

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155 specifications
Display1 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneFull HDUnknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor16 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i74th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-2630QMi5-480M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz2.93 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.66 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1288
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeArrandale
SteppingDiffersD2K0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source81 mm²
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB6 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1333 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsDiffers4x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers3 TB500 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS Duo, MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD Super Multi
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 460MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 425M
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz766 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x116Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTHX TruStudio Pro
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers31
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 UltimateWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features15 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm45 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.01.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5221952952
Processor codeDiffersSR02YSLC26
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXSSE4.1, SSE4.2
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Battery capacityKnown for one5200 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers150 W90 W
AC adapter output currentKnown for one7.7 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19.5 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers3.82 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers402 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers309 mm249.5 mm
Height (front)Differs5 cm3.23 cm
Height (rear)Differs5.79 cm3.76 cm
Width (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source38.3 cm (15.1")
Depth (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 cm (9.83")
Height (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.76 cm (1.48")
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3/802.3u/802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one100 - 240VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM55 Express

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