Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS X101CH-BRN020S netbook Intel Atom® N2600 vs MSI Gaming GE620DX-656XPL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M

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  • 91specifications compared
  • 49differ
  • 42identical
  • 71known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • X101CH-BRN020S netbook Intel Atom® N2600:25.6 cm (10.1")
    • Gaming GE620DX-656XPL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • X101CH-BRN020S netbook Intel Atom® N2600:1024 x 600 pixels
    • Gaming GE620DX-656XPL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • X101CH-BRN020S netbook Intel Atom® N2600:5:3
    • Gaming GE620DX-656XPL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:16:9
  • Processor family
    • X101CH-BRN020S netbook Intel Atom® N2600:Intel Atom®
    • Gaming GE620DX-656XPL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • X101CH-BRN020S netbook Intel Atom® N2600:N2600
    • Gaming GE620DX-656XPL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:i5-2410M
  • Processor frequency
    • X101CH-BRN020S netbook Intel Atom® N2600:1.6 GHz
    • Gaming GE620DX-656XPL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.3 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • X101CH-BRN020S netbook Intel Atom® N2600:2.5 GT/s
    • Gaming GE620DX-656XPL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:5 GT/s
  • Processor cache
    • X101CH-BRN020S netbook Intel Atom® N2600:1 MB
    • Gaming GE620DX-656XPL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:3 MB

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Comparison of X101CH-BRN020S, GE620DX-656XPL
162 specifications
Designidentical
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceClamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Product typeKnown for oneNetbookUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for oneBrownUnknown — not stated by the source
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers25.6 cm (10.1")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1024 x 600 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratioDiffers5:316:9
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel Atom®Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersN2600i5-2410M
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2.3 GHz
System bus rateDiffers2.5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 559BGA 1023
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Atom N2600 SeriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersCedarviewSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersB3J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs3.5 W35 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source23
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers1 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one800 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory form factorKnown for oneOn-boardUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 1 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one1x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB500 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityDiffers320 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SD, SDHCMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 555M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelIntel, NVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers400 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x116
Graphics cardKnown for oneGMA 3600Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDTHX TruStudio Pro
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network3 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneFast EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for one802.11 b/g/nUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Microphone inYesYes
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
TV-outNoNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM65 Express
GPS (satellite)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Numeric keypadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source103
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 StarterNo
Operating system architectureKnown for one32-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features17 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 nm
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)NoNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5891652224
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE2, SSE3, SSSE3AVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSR0W2Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers36
Battery capacityKnown for one2200 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers262 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers180 mm249.5 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.23 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.76 cm
HeightKnown for one22 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
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 oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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