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ASUS A556UQ-DM793T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U vs MSI GS70 2QE(Stealth Pro)-693PT

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  • 132specifications compared
  • 50differ
  • 82identical
  • 48known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Blue, Silver
    • Black
  • Display diagonal
    • 39.6 cm (15.6")
    • 43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor generation
    • 7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • 5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • i7-7500U
    • i7-5700HQ
  • Processor cores
    • 2
    • 4
  • Processor threads
    • 4
    • 8
  • System bus rate
    • 4 GT/s
    • 5 GT/s
  • Processor cache
    • 4 MB
    • 6 MB

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180 specifications
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ASUS

A556UQ-DM793T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U

Model A556UQ-DM793T

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GS70 2QE(Stealth Pro)-693PTView product
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlue, SilverBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneGaming
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneMatt
Dual-screenKnown for oneNo
Processor18 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers7th gen Intel® Core™ i75th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-7500Ui7-5700HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequency3.5 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequency2.7 GHz2.7 GHz
System bus rateDiffers4 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1356BGA 1364
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i7-5700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersKaby LakeBroadwell
Bus typeDiffersOPIDMI2
SteppingDiffersH0G0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W47 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers7.5 W37 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyDiffers0.8 GHz0.6 GHz
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x16, 2x4, 1x8, 2x8
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one2.9 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 W
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers2133 MHz1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMM
Memory slotsDiffers1x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory16 GB16 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB1.51 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATA
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPM
SSD capacityDiffers256 GB512 GB
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1
Graphics7 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 940MXNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB3 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR3GDDR5
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 620Intel® HD Graphics 5600
Maximum on-board graphics card memory32 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency300 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1050 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers12.011.2
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.44.3
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x59160x1612
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one4
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneDynaudio
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYes
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1920 x 1080 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for one30 fps
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNo
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-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 LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,1000,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers14
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4b
DisplayPorts quantity00
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one2
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputsKnown for one1
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNo
Line-inKnown for oneYes
Microphone inKnown for oneYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneNo
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM87
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYes
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bit
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography14 nm14 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version1.001.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)NoNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version0.000.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI version0.000.00
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)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)YesYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers9545187716
Processor codeDiffersSR2ZVSR2BP
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 24 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.8 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.2, AVX 2.0, SSE4.1
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers26
Battery capacityDiffers38 Wh60 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W150 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jackYesYes
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 slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Password protectionKnown for oneYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, User
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg2.66 kg
WidthDiffers382 mm418.5 mm
DepthDiffers258 mm287 mm
HeightDiffers25.5 mm21.8 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYes
ManualKnown for oneYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNo

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