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ASUS X550CA-CJ532H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U vs MSI CR61 0M-896FR

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  • 125specifications compared
  • 55differ
  • 70identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • X550CA-CJ532H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U:Black, Silver
    • CR61 0M-896FR:Brown
  • Processor family
    • X550CA-CJ532H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U:Intel® Core™ i7
    • CR61 0M-896FR:Intel® Pentium®
  • Processor model
    • X550CA-CJ532H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U:i7-3537U
    • CR61 0M-896FR:B980
  • Processor threads
    • X550CA-CJ532H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U:4
    • CR61 0M-896FR:2
  • Processor frequency
    • X550CA-CJ532H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U:2 GHz
    • CR61 0M-896FR:2.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • X550CA-CJ532H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U:4 MB
    • CR61 0M-896FR:2 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • X550CA-CJ532H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U:Smart Cache
    • CR61 0M-896FR:L2
  • Processor socket
    • X550CA-CJ532H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U:BGA 1023
    • CR61 0M-896FR:PGA988

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164 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBrown
Displayidentical
Display resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Native aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16:9
Processor15 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Pentium®
Processor generationKnown for one3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffersi7-3537UB980
Processor threadsDiffers42
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.1 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL2
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023PGA988
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3500 Mobile seriesIntel Pentium B900 Series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeSandy Bridge
SteppingDiffersL1Q0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C85 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2024
Memoryidentical
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Storage1 differ
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDHC, SDXCMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA II
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x166Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMasterSRS PC
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Integrated 4G WiMAXDiffersYesNo
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsDiffers01
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
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 quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel HM76 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source102
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features20 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers7205469669
Processor codeDiffersSR0XGSR0J1
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXSSE4.1, SSE4.2
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityKnown for one37 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — 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
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers251 mm249.5 mm
Height (front)Differs2.48 cm3.23 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.17 cm3.76 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Power cord includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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