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ASUS ROG G551JW-CN167H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop vs MSI Classic CR61-2Mi345 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4100M Laptop

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  • 137specifications compared
  • 47differ
  • 90identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • ROG G551JW-CN167H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:Black
    • Classic CR61-2Mi345 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4100M Laptop:Black, Grey
  • Display resolution
    • ROG G551JW-CN167H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • Classic CR61-2Mi345 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4100M Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
  • HD type
    • ROG G551JW-CN167H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:Full HD
    • Classic CR61-2Mi345 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4100M Laptop:HD
  • Processor family
    • ROG G551JW-CN167H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Classic CR61-2Mi345 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4100M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • ROG G551JW-CN167H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Classic CR61-2Mi345 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4100M Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • ROG G551JW-CN167H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:i7-4720HQ
    • Classic CR61-2Mi345 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4100M Laptop:i3-4100M
  • Processor cores
    • ROG G551JW-CN167H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:4
    • Classic CR61-2Mi345 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4100M Laptop:2
  • Processor threads
    • ROG G551JW-CN167H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:8
    • Classic CR61-2Mi345 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4100M Laptop:4

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Comparison of G551JW-CN167H, CR61-2Mi345
175 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Grey
Market positioningKnown for oneGamingUnknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeDiffersFull HDHD
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i74th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi7-4720HQi3-4100M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1364PGA946
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile seriesIntel Core i3-4100 Mobile Series
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs47 W37 W
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB500 GB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, SD, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960MNot available
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB2 GB
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1100 MHz
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMaster PremiumHD
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneBang & OlufsenUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers32
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Combo headphone/mic portDiffersYesNo
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source102
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features9 differ
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)DiffersVT-d, VT-xVT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers7893476346
Processor codeDiffersSR1Q8SR1HB
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityKnown for one56 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W65 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter output currentKnown for one6.3 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — 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 & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg2.4 kg
DepthDiffers255 mm249.5 mm
Height (front)Differs2.8 cm3.23 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.15 cm3.76 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneUL, TUV, MIC, CE Marking Compliance, BSMI, Australia C-TICK / NZ A-Tick Compliance, CCC, GOST-R, CB, EPEAT, EU Flower, Energy star, CECP, WEEE, Erp 2013, RoHS, JATEUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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