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ASUS X5MSN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM vs MSI X-Slim Series X460DX-229BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M

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  • 138specifications compared
  • 35differ
  • 103identical
  • 23known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • X5MSN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Black, Silver
    • X-Slim Series X460DX-229BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • X5MSN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • X-Slim Series X460DX-229BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor family
    • X5MSN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • X-Slim Series X460DX-229BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • X5MSN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • X-Slim Series X460DX-229BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • X5MSN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:i7-2630QM
    • X-Slim Series X460DX-229BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
  • Processor cores
    • X5MSN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:4
    • X-Slim Series X460DX-229BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2
  • Processor threads
    • X5MSN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:8
    • X-Slim Series X460DX-229BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • X5MSN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2.9 GHz
    • X-Slim Series X460DX-229BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:3 GHz

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Comparison of X5MSN, X460DX-229BE
161 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor12 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-2630QMi5-2430M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
SteppingDiffersD2J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W35 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2024
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB640 GB
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB640 GB
HDD speedDiffers7200 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersBlu-Ray DVD ComboDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 550MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1200 MHz
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTHX
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneBang & OlufsenUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit LAN, WLAN
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi, Bluetooth
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0+HS
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers31
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source87
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers5221953450
Processor codeDiffersSR02YSR04W
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5900 mAh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W90 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg2 kg
WidthDiffers391 mm339 mm
DepthDiffers266 mm239.4 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22.3 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.9 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.9 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source

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