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Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS A46CA-WX038H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U vs MSI Gaming GE60-050ES Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ Laptop

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  • 126specifications compared
  • 51differ
  • 75identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Black, Stainless steel
    • Black
  • Display diagonal
    • 35.6 cm (14")
    • 39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • 1366 x 768 pixels
    • 1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • HD
    • Full HD
  • Processor family
    • Intel® Core™ i3
    • Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • 3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • 4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • i3-3217U
    • i7-4700MQ
  • Processor cores
    • 2
    • 4

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168 specifications
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ASUS

A46CA-WX038H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U

Model A46CA-WX038H

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MSI

Gaming GE60-050ES Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ Laptop

Model GE60-050ES

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Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlack, Stainless steelBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
LED backlightKnown for oneYes
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i34th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-3217Ui7-4700MQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023PGA946
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-3200 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeHaswell
Bus typeDiffersDMIDMI2
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersL1C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W47 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/s
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one18
Memory1 differ
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMM
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHz
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 750M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one11.1
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1660x416
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMaster LiteAudio Boost
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one4
Speaker powerKnown for one2 W
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYes
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYes
Cameraidentical
Video capturing speedKnown for one30 fps
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputsDiffers01
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYes
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM76 ExpressIntel® HM87
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYes
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one103
Windows keysKnown for oneYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 8Windows 8
Drivers includedYesYes
Processor special features9 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one0.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNo
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers6569775117
Processor codeDiffersSR0N9SR15H
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one22 nm
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityKnown for one44 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W120 W
DC-in jackYesYes
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 slotNoNo
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers348 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers248 mm249.5 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.23 cm
Height (rear)Known for one3.76 cm
HeightKnown for one21 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNo

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