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ASUS A56CB-XX058H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop vs MSI Gaming GE60-i560M287FD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop

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  • 144specifications compared
  • 39differ
  • 105identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • A56CB-XX058H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:Black, Metallic
    • Gaming GE60-i560M287FD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Black, Grey
  • Display resolution
    • A56CB-XX058H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Gaming GE60-i560M287FD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • A56CB-XX058H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:HD
    • Gaming GE60-i560M287FD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • A56CB-XX058H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Gaming GE60-i560M287FD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • A56CB-XX058H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Gaming GE60-i560M287FD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • A56CB-XX058H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:i7-3517U
    • Gaming GE60-i560M287FD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:i5-3230M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • A56CB-XX058H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:3 GHz
    • Gaming GE60-i560M287FD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3.2 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • A56CB-XX058H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:1.9 GHz
    • Gaming GE60-i560M287FD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:2.6 GHz

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Comparison of A56CB-XX058H, GE60-i560M287FD
174 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, MetallicBlack, Grey
Display2 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor11 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i73rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-3517Ui5-3230M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.9 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W35 W
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1926
Memoryidentical
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB750 GB
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB750 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDHCMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 740MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 660M
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR3GDDR5
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1100 MHz
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonic MasterTHX TruStudio PRO
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Cameraidentical
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Data networkKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
4G WiMAXDiffersNoYes
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4G
4G standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWiMAX
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
Headphone outputsDiffers01
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Keyboardidentical
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8FreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 differ
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers6571472056
Processor codeDiffersSR0N6SR0WX
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 mm31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityKnown for one2950 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W120 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one3.42 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneUL, TUV, MIC, FCC, BSMI, CB, EPEAT, EU Flower, CECP, WEEE, JATEUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers266 mm250 mm
HeightDiffers21 mm37.6 mm
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
64-bit computingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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