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ASUS X550CA-XX396H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U vs MSI Classic CR70-2M-P345W7 Intel® Pentium® 3550M Laptop

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  • 133specifications compared
  • 61differ
  • 72identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • X550CA-XX396H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Black, Stainless steel
    • Classic CR70-2M-P345W7 Intel® Pentium® 3550M Laptop:Grey
  • Display diagonal
    • X550CA-XX396H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Classic CR70-2M-P345W7 Intel® Pentium® 3550M Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • X550CA-XX396H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Classic CR70-2M-P345W7 Intel® Pentium® 3550M Laptop:1600 x 900 pixels
  • HD type
    • X550CA-XX396H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:HD
    • Classic CR70-2M-P345W7 Intel® Pentium® 3550M Laptop:HD+
  • Processor family
    • X550CA-XX396H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Classic CR70-2M-P345W7 Intel® Pentium® 3550M Laptop:Intel® Pentium®
  • Processor model
    • X550CA-XX396H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:i3-3217U
    • Classic CR70-2M-P345W7 Intel® Pentium® 3550M Laptop:3550M
  • Processor threads
    • X550CA-XX396H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:4
    • Classic CR70-2M-P345W7 Intel® Pentium® 3550M Laptop:2
  • Processor frequency
    • X550CA-XX396H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:1.8 GHz
    • Classic CR70-2M-P345W7 Intel® Pentium® 3550M Laptop:2.3 GHz

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167 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, Stainless steelGrey
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeDiffersHDHD+
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Pentium®
Processor modelDiffersi3-3217U3550M
Processor threadsDiffers42
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB2 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023PGA946
Processor operating modesDiffers64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-3200 Mobile SeriesIntel Pentium 3000 series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeHaswell
Bus typeDiffersDMIDMI2
SteppingDiffersL1C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W37 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
Processor generationKnown for one3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3Unknown — not stated by the source
L3 cacheKnown for one3 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one18Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDHC, SDXCSD
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz1100 MHz
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1080 pixels
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x166Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneSonicMasterUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs1 MP1.3 MP
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Networkidentical
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Combo headphone/mic portDiffersYesNo
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM76 ExpressIntel® HM86
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source102
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 7 Home Premium
Processor special features19 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
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 oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers6569777404
Processor codeDiffersSR0N9SR1HD
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 mm37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXSSE4.1, SSE4.2
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one22 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityDiffers37 Wh4400 mAh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W90 W
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
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm418 mm
DepthDiffers251 mm269.3 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source39 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.48 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.17 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC

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