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Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS X55A-SX040-BE laptop Intel® Pentium® B980 vs MSI CX70 0NF-090BE

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  • 104specifications compared
  • 52differ
  • 52identical
  • 58known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • 39.6 cm (15.6")
    • 43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • 1366 x 768 pixels
    • 1600 x 900 pixels
  • HD type
    • HD
    • HD+
  • Processor family
    • Intel® Pentium®
    • Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • B980
    • i5-3210M
  • Processor threads
    • 2
    • 4
  • Processor frequency
    • 2.4 GHz
    • 2.5 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 2 MB
    • 3 MB

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162 specifications
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ASUS

X55A-SX040-BE laptop Intel® Pentium® B980

Model X55A-SX040-BE

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MSI

CX70 0NF-090BEView product
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeDiffersHDHD+
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for one3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersB980i5-3210M
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersPGA988BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
FSB ParityKnown for oneNo
SteppingDiffersQ0L1
TjunctionDiffers85 °C105 °C
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2425
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory slotsDiffers1x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Memory clock speedKnown for one1333 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one4 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB500 GB
HDD capacityDiffers320 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATA
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 645M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x166
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneSRS
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs0.3 MP1.3 MP
Front cameraKnown for oneYes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNo
Network1 differ
BluetoothKnown for oneYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXDiffersNoYes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0
DVI portKnown for oneNo
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNo
Docking connectorKnown for oneNo
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM70 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYes
Windows keysKnown for oneYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersNoWindows 8
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneYes
Processor special features18 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers6966965708
Processor codeDiffersSR0J1SR0N0
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityKnown for one47 Wh
Poweridentical
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneYes
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one3.42 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 V
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneNo
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.45 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers378 mm418 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm269.3 mm
HeightKnown for one39 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.62 cm
Height (rear)Known for one3.19 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYes

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