Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS TAICHI 31-CX020H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Laptop vs MSI Gaming GT70SR2-x80M43237BW Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-4930MX Laptop

131specifications compared
59differ
72identical
51known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- TAICHI 31-CX020H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Laptop:Stainless steel
- Gaming GT70SR2-x80M43237BW Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-4930MX Laptop:Black
Form factor
- TAICHI 31-CX020H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Laptop:Convertible (Dual Screen)
- Gaming GT70SR2-x80M43237BW Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-4930MX Laptop:Clamshell
Display diagonal
- TAICHI 31-CX020H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Laptop:33.8 cm (13.3")
- Gaming GT70SR2-x80M43237BW Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-4930MX Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
Touchscreen
- TAICHI 31-CX020H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Laptop:Yes
- Gaming GT70SR2-x80M43237BW Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-4930MX Laptop:No
Processor generation
- TAICHI 31-CX020H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
- Gaming GT70SR2-x80M43237BW Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-4930MX Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- TAICHI 31-CX020H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Laptop:i5-3337U
- Gaming GT70SR2-x80M43237BW Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-4930MX Laptop:i7-4930MX
Processor cores
- TAICHI 31-CX020H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Laptop:2
- Gaming GT70SR2-x80M43237BW Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-4930MX Laptop:4
Processor threads
- TAICHI 31-CX020H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Laptop:4
- Gaming GT70SR2-x80M43237BW Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-4930MX Laptop:8

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Comparison of 31-CX020H, GT70SR2-x80M43237BW
182 specifications	A ASUS TAICHI 31-CX020H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Laptop Model 31-CX020H View product	B MSI Gaming GT70SR2-x80M43237BW Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-4930MX Laptop Model GT70SR2-x80M43237BW View product
Design2 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Stainless steel	Black
Form factorDiffers	Convertible (Dual Screen)	Clamshell
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gaming
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	33.8 cm (13.3")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	Yes	No
HD type	Full HD	Full HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Touchscreen typeKnown for one	Capacitive	Unknown — not stated by the source
Touch technologyKnown for one	Multi-touch	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition
Processor generationDiffers	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5	4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i5-3337U	i7-4930MX
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.7 GHz	3.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.8 GHz	3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	8 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1023	PGA946
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-3300 Mobile series	Intel Core i7-4900 Mobile Extreme Edition Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Ivy Bridge	Haswell
Bus typeDiffers	DMI	DMI2
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	L1	C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	17 W	57 W
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	2.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
System bus rateKnown for one	5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	18	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	32 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 GB
Memory form factorKnown for one	On-board	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage6 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	256 GB	1.13 TB
Storage mediaDiffers	SSD	HDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	750 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA II
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7200 RPM
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
SSD capacityDiffers	256 GB	128 GB
SSD interfaceDiffers	SATA III	mSATA
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	Blu-Ray DVD Combo
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 780M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR5
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 4000	Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	350 MHz	400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1100 MHz	1350 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	0x166	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Sound Blaster Cinema
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Bang & Olufsen	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Video capturing speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 fps
Front cameraKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	5 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribe	No	No
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Data networkKnown for one	Not supported	Unknown — not stated by the source
4G WiMAXKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces9 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	3
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsDiffers	0	1
S/PDIF out portDiffers	No	Yes
Microphone inDiffers	No	Yes
Docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel QS 77 Express	Intel® HM87
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	102
Windows keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 8	Windows 8
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features8 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)	No	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	72055	75133
Processor codeDiffers	SR0XL	SR15M
Processor package sizeDiffers	31 x 24 (BGA1023)	37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	22 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9
Battery capacityDiffers	53 Wh	7800 mAh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	35 W	180 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	19 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.56 kg	3.9 kg
WidthDiffers	339.2 mm	428 mm
DepthDiffers	228 mm	288 mm
HeightDiffers	17.4 mm	55 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3D	No	No

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