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ASUSPRO BU400A-W3100X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U vs MSI GT70 2OC-614UK

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  • 140specifications compared
  • 57differ
  • 83identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

  • Market positioning
    • ASUSPRO BU400A-W3100X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Business
    • GT70 2OC-614UK:Gaming
  • Display diagonal
    • ASUSPRO BU400A-W3100X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:35.6 cm (14")
    • GT70 2OC-614UK:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • ASUSPRO BU400A-W3100X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:1366 x 768 pixels
    • GT70 2OC-614UK:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • ASUSPRO BU400A-W3100X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Not supported
    • GT70 2OC-614UK:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • ASUSPRO BU400A-W3100X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Intel® Core™ i3
    • GT70 2OC-614UK:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • ASUSPRO BU400A-W3100X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • GT70 2OC-614UK:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • ASUSPRO BU400A-W3100X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:i3-3217U
    • GT70 2OC-614UK:i7-4700MQ
  • Processor cores
    • ASUSPRO BU400A-W3100X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:2
    • GT70 2OC-614UK:4

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Comparison of BU400A-W3100X, GT70 2OC-614UK
185 specifications
Design1 differ
Market positioningDiffersBusinessGaming
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersNot supportedFull HD
Processor15 differ
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 oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023PGA946
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-3200 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 memoryDiffers4 GB8 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
Storage6 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB1.12 TB
HDD capacityDiffers320 GB1 TB
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
SSD capacityDiffers32 GB128 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 770M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 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)Differs1050 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 resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.92 MP
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Swivel webcamKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Networkidentical
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM86
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 8
Processor special features10 differ
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one22 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityDiffers53 Wh7800 mAh
Number of battery cellsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
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
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
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
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterprise, ProfessionalUnknown — not stated by the source

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