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ASUS A541UA-DM127T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU Laptop vs MSI GT72S-6QECHG16SR421BW (Dominator Pro G)

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  • 113specifications compared
  • 46differ
  • 67identical
  • 64known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • A541UA-DM127T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU Laptop:Black, Chocolate
    • GT72S-6QECHG16SR421BW (Dominator Pro G):Black
  • Display diagonal
    • A541UA-DM127T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GT72S-6QECHG16SR421BW (Dominator Pro G):43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor family
    • A541UA-DM127T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • GT72S-6QECHG16SR421BW (Dominator Pro G):Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • A541UA-DM127T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU Laptop:6th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • GT72S-6QECHG16SR421BW (Dominator Pro G):6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • A541UA-DM127T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU Laptop:i5-6198DU
    • GT72S-6QECHG16SR421BW (Dominator Pro G):i7-6820HK
  • Processor cores
    • A541UA-DM127T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU Laptop:2
    • GT72S-6QECHG16SR421BW (Dominator Pro G):4
  • Processor threads
    • A541UA-DM127T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU Laptop:4
    • GT72S-6QECHG16SR421BW (Dominator Pro G):8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • A541UA-DM127T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU Laptop:2.8 GHz
    • GT72S-6QECHG16SR421BW (Dominator Pro G):3.6 GHz

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177 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, ChocolateBlack
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPS
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i56th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-6198DUi7-6820HK
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.7 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB8 MB
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1440
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-6100 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-6800 Mobile Series
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI3
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceR0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W45 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers7.5 W35 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB64 GB
Storage6 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers128 GB1.25 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
Number of SSDs installedDiffers12
SSD capacityDiffers128 GB256 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM.2
Optical drive typeDiffersNoBlu-Ray RW
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 510Intel® HD Graphics 530
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers32 GB1.7 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x19060x191B
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1080 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network3 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.04.1
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers16
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel CM236
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel TSX-NIDiffersNoYes
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers9343288969
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR2FL
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 24 mm42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers39
Battery capacityKnown for one36 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W230 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one2.37 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2 kg3.78 kg
WidthDiffers381 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers252 mm294 mm
HeightDiffers27.6 mm48 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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