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ASUS X550VC-XO007D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M vs MSI CR61 2M-211NL

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  • 133specifications compared
  • 44differ
  • 89identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • X550VC-XO007D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:Grey, Silver
    • CR61 2M-211NL:Black
  • Processor family
    • X550VC-XO007D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • CR61 2M-211NL:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • X550VC-XO007D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • CR61 2M-211NL:4th gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • X550VC-XO007D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:i5-3230M
    • CR61 2M-211NL:i3-4000M
  • Processor frequency
    • X550VC-XO007D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:2.6 GHz
    • CR61 2M-211NL:2.4 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • X550VC-XO007D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:BGA 1023
    • CR61 2M-211NL:PGA946
  • Processor codename
    • X550VC-XO007D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:Ivy Bridge
    • CR61 2M-211NL:Haswell
  • Stepping
    • X550VC-XO007D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:L1
    • CR61 2M-211NL:C0

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Comparison of X550VC-XO007D, CR61 2M-211NL
168 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersGrey, SilverBlack
Processor11 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-3230Mi3-4000M
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023PGA946
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile seriesIntel® Core™ i3-4000 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeHaswell
SteppingDiffersL1C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W37 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.2 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one26Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
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, SDXCMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 720MNot available
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 frequencyDiffers650 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.1
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1660x416
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMasterHD
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
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
Data networkKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM76 ExpressIntel® HM86
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source102
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersFreeDOSWindows 8
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® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers7205675104
Processor codeDiffersSR0WXSR1HC
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
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 one2950 mAhUnknown — 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
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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