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ASUS F554LA-WS71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U vs MSI GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-442US

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  • 135specifications compared
  • 60differ
  • 75identical
  • 58known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • F554LA-WS71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-442US:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • F554LA-WS71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:1366 x 768 pixels
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-442US:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor generation
    • F554LA-WS71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-442US:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • F554LA-WS71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:i7-5500U
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-442US:i7-4980HQ
  • Processor cores
    • F554LA-WS71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:2
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-442US:4
  • Processor threads
    • F554LA-WS71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:4
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-442US:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • F554LA-WS71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:3 GHz
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-442US:4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • F554LA-WS71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:2.4 GHz
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-442US:2.8 GHz

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193 specifications
Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor18 differ
Processor generationDiffers5th gen Intel® Core™ i74th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-5500Ui7-4980HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168BGA 1364
Processor lithographyDiffers14 nm22 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers32-bit, 64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-5500 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-4900 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersBroadwellCrystal Well
SteppingDiffersF0C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W47 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one7.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers4x1, 2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB32 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsDiffers1x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB32 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB2 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLBlu-Ray RW
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
Graphics9 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980M
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® Iris™ Pro Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 5500Intel® Iris™ Pro Graphics 5200
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers16 GB2 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs950 MHz1300 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.211.2/12
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x16160xD26
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 OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.3
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMasterSound Blaster Cinema 2
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
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11g, 802.11b, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers26
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputsDiffers01
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features10 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)DiffersVT-d, VT-xVT-x, VT-d
Processor ARK IDDiffers8521483503
Processor codeDiffersSR23WSR1ZY
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.3 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers29
Battery life (max)Known for one5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source83 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source230 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Securityidentical
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUL; TUV; KCC; NCC; CE Marking Compliance; BSMI; CCC; CB; EPEAT; EU Flower; Energy starUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.2 kg3.78 kg
WidthDiffers382 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers256 mm294 mm
HeightDiffers25.8 mm48 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM87
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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