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ASUS X55C-SX143H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M Laptop vs MSI Classic CX70-I7645M287 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop

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  • 124specifications compared
  • 38differ
  • 86identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • X55C-SX143H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Classic CX70-I7645M287 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • X55C-SX143H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Classic CX70-I7645M287 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:1600 x 900 pixels
  • HD type
    • X55C-SX143H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M Laptop:HD
    • Classic CX70-I7645M287 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:HD+
  • Processor family
    • X55C-SX143H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Classic CX70-I7645M287 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • X55C-SX143H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • Classic CX70-I7645M287 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • X55C-SX143H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M Laptop:i3-3120M
    • Classic CX70-I7645M287 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:i7-3630QM
  • Processor cores
    • X55C-SX143H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M Laptop:2
    • Classic CX70-I7645M287 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:4
  • Processor threads
    • X55C-SX143H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M Laptop:4
    • Classic CX70-I7645M287 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:8

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Comparison of X55C-SX143H, CX70-I7645M287
169 specifications
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeDiffersHDHD+
Processor11 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i33rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-3120Mi7-3630QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-3100 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile series
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2524
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.4 GHz
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePGA988
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceE1
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
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 capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD±RW
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDSD
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 745M
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1150 MHz
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneSonicMaster LiteUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Network1 differ
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
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 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
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM76 ExpressIntel® HM86
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpadUnknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source102
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers7146571459
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR0UX
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers47 Wh4400 mAh
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
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 one4.74 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.45 kg2.9 kg
WidthDiffers378 mm418 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm269.3 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.62 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.19 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source39 mm
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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