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ASUS X550CA-XX696H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M Laptop vs MSI Classic CR61-P2045W7 Intel® Pentium® 2020M Laptop

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  • 131specifications compared
  • 45differ
  • 86identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • X550CA-XX696H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M Laptop:Black, Red
    • Classic CR61-P2045W7 Intel® Pentium® 2020M Laptop:Black, Grey
  • Processor family
    • X550CA-XX696H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Classic CR61-P2045W7 Intel® Pentium® 2020M Laptop:Intel® Pentium®
  • Processor model
    • X550CA-XX696H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M Laptop:i3-2365M
    • Classic CR61-P2045W7 Intel® Pentium® 2020M Laptop:2020M
  • Processor threads
    • X550CA-XX696H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M Laptop:4
    • Classic CR61-P2045W7 Intel® Pentium® 2020M Laptop:2
  • Processor frequency
    • X550CA-XX696H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M Laptop:1.4 GHz
    • Classic CR61-P2045W7 Intel® Pentium® 2020M Laptop:2.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • X550CA-XX696H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M Laptop:3 MB
    • Classic CR61-P2045W7 Intel® Pentium® 2020M Laptop:2 MB
  • Processor socket
    • X550CA-XX696H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M Laptop:BGA 1023
    • Classic CR61-P2045W7 Intel® Pentium® 2020M Laptop:PGA988
  • Processor lithography
    • X550CA-XX696H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M Laptop:32 nm
    • Classic CR61-P2045W7 Intel® Pentium® 2020M Laptop:22 nm

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Comparison of X550CA-XX696H, CR61-P2045W7
170 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, RedBlack, Grey
Displayidentical
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Pentium®
Processor modelDiffersi3-2365M2020M
Processor threadsDiffers42
Processor frequencyDiffers1.4 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB2 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023PGA988
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile SeriesIntel Pentium 2000 series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
SteppingDiffersJ1L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C90 °C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1424
Processor generationKnown for one2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3Unknown — not stated by the source
L3 cacheKnown for one3 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB4 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x SO-DIMM
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSD, SDHC, SDXCUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1100 MHz
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMasterHD
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
WWANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot installed
Integrated 4G WiMAXDiffersYesNo
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Mini DisplayPort/Thunderbolt combo portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Mini HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
LAN/VGA combo portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 features13 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
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® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers7027271142
Processor codeDiffersSR0U3SR0U1
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXSSE4.1, SSE4.2
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
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
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers251 mm249 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37.6 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
Other featuresidentical
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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