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ASUS X58LE-EP027E laptop Intel Pentium Mobile T4200 vs MSI Classic CX640DX-603LU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M

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  • 117specifications compared
  • 51differ
  • 66identical
  • 49known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • X58LE-EP027E laptop Intel Pentium Mobile T4200:Black
    • Classic CX640DX-603LU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:Silver
  • Processor family
    • X58LE-EP027E laptop Intel Pentium Mobile T4200:Intel Pentium Mobile
    • Classic CX640DX-603LU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • X58LE-EP027E laptop Intel Pentium Mobile T4200:T4200
    • Classic CX640DX-603LU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:i5-450M
  • Processor threads
    • X58LE-EP027E laptop Intel Pentium Mobile T4200:2
    • Classic CX640DX-603LU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:4
  • Processor frequency
    • X58LE-EP027E laptop Intel Pentium Mobile T4200:2 GHz
    • Classic CX640DX-603LU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:2.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • X58LE-EP027E laptop Intel Pentium Mobile T4200:1 MB
    • Classic CX640DX-603LU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:3 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • X58LE-EP027E laptop Intel Pentium Mobile T4200:L2
    • Classic CX640DX-603LU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:Smart Cache
  • Processor socket
    • X58LE-EP027E laptop Intel Pentium Mobile T4200:LGA 3647 (Socket P)
    • Classic CX640DX-603LU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:Socket 988

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Comparison of X58LE-EP027E, CX640DX-603LU
166 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
Form factorKnown for oneClamshellUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor15 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel Pentium MobileIntel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersT4200i5-450M
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor front side busKnown for one800 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketDiffersLGA 3647 (Socket P)Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Pentium T4000 Series for MobileIntel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codenameDiffersPenrynArrandale
Bus typeDiffersFSBDMI
SteppingDiffersR0K0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers410 M382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers107 mm²81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1018
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.66 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.8 GT/s
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers3 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR2-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one800 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB2 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB750 GB
Storage mediaKnown for oneHDDUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one320 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, MS Pro-HG, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics3 differ
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelNVIDIA
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel® GMAIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® GMA X3100Intel® HD Graphics
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source766 MHz
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDA
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyKnown for one802.11 b/g/nUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel GL960 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Numeric keypadKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows Vista BusinessWindows 7 Home Premium
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features16 differ
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo1.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers3725149022
Processor codeDiffersSLGJNSLBTZ
Processor package sizeDiffers35 x 35 mmrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersNoYes
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36 bit
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSE4.1/4.2
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one4400 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
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 one9.45 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.88 kg2.6 kg
WidthDiffers264 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers364 mm260 mm
HeightKnown for one35 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.7 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.4 cm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3/802.3u/802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source

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