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Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS X54H-SX136D laptop Intel® Pentium® B950 vs MSI Classic CX640DX-847LU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M

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  • 129specifications compared
  • 51differ
  • 78identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Black
    • Black, Silver
  • Processor family
    • Intel® Pentium®
    • Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • B950
    • i5-2430M
  • Processor threads
    • 2
    • 4
  • Processor frequency
    • 2.1 GHz
    • 2.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 2 MB
    • 3 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • L3
    • Smart Cache
  • Processor socket
    • PGA988
    • Socket 988

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153 specifications
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ASUS

X54H-SX136D laptop Intel® Pentium® B950

Model X54H-SX136D

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MSI

Classic CX640DX-847LU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M

Model CX640DX-847LU

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Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Silver
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Product typeKnown for oneLaptop
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneGloss
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for one2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersB950i5-2430M
Processor cores22
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersPGA988Socket 988
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Pentium B900 Series for MobileIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
Processor codenameSandy BridgeSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingKnown for oneJ1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers85 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 2x16, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2124
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 2 GB2 x 2 GB
Memory slotsDiffers1x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)00
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1066 MHz
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB500 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers320 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedKnown for oneYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, MS Pro-HG, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GB
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelIntel, NVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequency650 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x116
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec Lansing
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs0.3 MP1.3 MP
Optical drive1 differ
LightScribeDiffersNoYes
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one3.0+HS
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Microphone inYesYes
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
TV-outNoNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one99
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersFreeDOSWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bit
Processor special features15 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography32 nm32 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00
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)DiffersNoYes
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)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5562753450
Processor codeKnown for oneSR04W
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.xAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells66
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityKnown for one37 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one90 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Weight & dimensions4 differ
Weight2.6 kg2.6 kg
WidthDiffers378 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm260 mm
Height (front)Differs3.56 cm2.7 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.72 cm3.4 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneAC

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