Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS X52JT-SX396V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM vs MSI Gaming GT683-656CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M

127specifications compared
64differ
63identical
39known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- X52JT-SX396V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Black, Brown
- Gaming GT683-656CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Black
Display resolution
- X52JT-SX396V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:1366 x 768 pixels
- Gaming GT683-656CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:1920 x 1080 pixels
Processor family
- X52JT-SX396V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Intel® Core™ i7
- Gaming GT683-656CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- X52JT-SX396V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Intel® Core™ i7
- Gaming GT683-656CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- X52JT-SX396V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:i7-740QM
- Gaming GT683-656CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
Processor cores
- X52JT-SX396V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:4
- Gaming GT683-656CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2
Processor threads
- X52JT-SX396V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:8
- Gaming GT683-656CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:4
Processor boost frequency
- X52JT-SX396V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:2.93 GHz
- Gaming GT683-656CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:3 GHz

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Comparison of X52JT-SX396V, GT683-656CS
166 specifications	A ASUS X52JT-SX396V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM Model X52JT-SX396V View product	B MSI Gaming GT683-656CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M Model GT683-656CS View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, Brown	Black
Display1 differ
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Full HD
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Matt
LED backlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
External displayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor17 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i7-740QM	i5-2430M
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	8	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.93 GHz	3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.73 GHz	2.4 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	2.5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	Socket 988	Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers	45 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-700 Mobile Series	Intel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Clarksfield	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	B1	J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	45 W	35 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	2	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	13	24
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	774 M	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	296 mm²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	6 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1333 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers	2x SO-DIMM	4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	32 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	500 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedDiffers	5400 RPM	7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD-RW	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, SDXC, xD
Storage mediaKnown for one	HDD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	320 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 GB
Graphics card familyDiffers	AMD	NVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffers	GDDR3	GDDR5
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1200 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0x116
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffers	SRS Premium Sound	THX TruStudio Pro
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speakers manufacturerDiffers	Altec Lansing	Dynaudio
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.0+HS
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	0	2
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
TV-out	No	No
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® HM55 Express	Intel HM67 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Numeric keypadKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Full-size keyboard	Yes	Yes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	103
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features19 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	No	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Insider™Differs	No	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	1.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	49024	53450
Processor codeDiffers	SLBQG	SR04W
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 mm	37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.2	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	9
Battery capacityKnown for one	47 Wh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	90 W	150 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS, HDD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.62 kg	3.5 kg
WidthDiffers	380 mm	396 mm
DepthDiffers	255 mm	265 mm
Height (front)Differs	3.4 cm	3.5 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.56 cm	4.6 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Bag includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for one	AC/DC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	0.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Swivel webcamKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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