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ASUSPRO BU400A-CZ159G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U vs MSI Gaming GT70SR2CH-80M41637BW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ Laptop

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  • 142specifications compared
  • 60differ
  • 82identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

  • Market positioning
    • ASUSPRO BU400A-CZ159G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U:Business
    • Gaming GT70SR2CH-80M41637BW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ Laptop:Gaming
  • Display diagonal
    • ASUSPRO BU400A-CZ159G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U:35.6 cm (14")
    • Gaming GT70SR2CH-80M41637BW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • ASUSPRO BU400A-CZ159G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U:1600 x 900 pixels
    • Gaming GT70SR2CH-80M41637BW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • ASUSPRO BU400A-CZ159G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U:HD+
    • Gaming GT70SR2CH-80M41637BW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ Laptop:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • ASUSPRO BU400A-CZ159G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Gaming GT70SR2CH-80M41637BW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • ASUSPRO BU400A-CZ159G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Gaming GT70SR2CH-80M41637BW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • ASUSPRO BU400A-CZ159G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U:i5-3337U
    • Gaming GT70SR2CH-80M41637BW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ Laptop:i7-4700MQ
  • Processor cores
    • ASUSPRO BU400A-CZ159G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U:2
    • Gaming GT70SR2CH-80M41637BW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ Laptop:4

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Comparison of BU400A-CZ159G, GT70SR2CH-80M41637BW
187 specifications
Design1 differ
Market positioningDiffersBusinessGaming
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersHD+Full HD
Processor16 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-3337Ui7-4700MQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.7 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023PGA946
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeHaswell
Bus typeDiffersDMIDMI2
SteppingDiffersL1C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W47 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one18Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB16 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 8 GB
Memory slotsDiffers1x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers12 GB32 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneOn-board + SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage8 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1.13 TB
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATA IIISATA II
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Number of SSDs installedDiffers13
SSD capacityDiffers32 GB128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcemSATA
Optical drive typeDiffersNoBlu-Ray DVD Combo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 780M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.1
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1660x416
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMaster LiteSound Blaster Cinema
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Data networkKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone outputsDiffers01
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM87
Keyboard1 differ
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source102
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8 ProWindows 8
Processor special features8 differ
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers7205575117
Processor codeDiffersSR0XLSR15H
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one22 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers49
Battery capacityDiffers53 Wh7800 mAh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W180 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 voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.64 kg3.9 kg
WidthDiffers339 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers234 mm288 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source55 mm
Height (front)Known for one1.98 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one2.05 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterprise, ProfessionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneUL, TUV, CE, FCC, BSMI, C-TICK / NZ A-Tick, CCC, GOST-R, CB, EPEAT, IDA, CECP, WEEE, Erp 2013, FIPS 201, TCO4.0, JATEUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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