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ASUS X550CA-XX750H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U vs MSI Classic CR61-i345W7 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4100M Laptop

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  • 129specifications compared
  • 45differ
  • 84identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • X550CA-XX750H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:Grey, Stainless steel
    • Classic CR61-i345W7 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4100M Laptop:Black, Grey
  • Processor family
    • X550CA-XX750H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Classic CR61-i345W7 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4100M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • X550CA-XX750H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Classic CR61-i345W7 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4100M Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • X550CA-XX750H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:i5-3317U
    • Classic CR61-i345W7 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4100M Laptop:i3-4100M
  • Processor frequency
    • X550CA-XX750H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:1.7 GHz
    • Classic CR61-i345W7 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4100M Laptop:2.5 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • X550CA-XX750H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:BGA 1023
    • Classic CR61-i345W7 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4100M Laptop:PGA946
  • Processor codename
    • X550CA-XX750H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:Ivy Bridge
    • Classic CR61-i345W7 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4100M Laptop:Haswell
  • Bus type
    • X550CA-XX750H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:DMI
    • Classic CR61-i345W7 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4100M Laptop:DMI2

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Comparison of X550CA-XX750H, CR61-i345W7
171 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersGrey, Stainless steelBlack, Grey
Displayidentical
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor12 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-3317Ui3-4100M
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023PGA946
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile seriesIntel Core i3-4100 Mobile Series
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 boost frequencyKnown for one2.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one17Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
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
Storage1 differ
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDHC, SDXCSD
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.2/12
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.3
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1660x416
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Audio systemKnown for oneSonicMasterUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Networkidentical
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Combo headphone/mic portDiffersYesNo
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM76 ExpressIntel® HM86
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source102
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features13 differ
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers6570776346
Processor codeDiffersSR0N8SR1HB
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 mm37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXAVX 2.0
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one22 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
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
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — 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
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC

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