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ASUS G551JW-CN329T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4750HQ Laptop vs MSI GE62 2QD(Apache Pro)-406XES

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  • 144specifications compared
  • 56differ
  • 88identical
  • 59known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • G551JW-CN329T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4750HQ Laptop:Black
    • GE62 2QD(Apache Pro)-406XES:Black, Red
  • Processor generation
    • G551JW-CN329T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4750HQ Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • GE62 2QD(Apache Pro)-406XES:5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • G551JW-CN329T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4750HQ Laptop:i7-4750HQ
    • GE62 2QD(Apache Pro)-406XES:i7-5700HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • G551JW-CN329T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4750HQ Laptop:3.2 GHz
    • GE62 2QD(Apache Pro)-406XES:3.5 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • G551JW-CN329T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4750HQ Laptop:2 GHz
    • GE62 2QD(Apache Pro)-406XES:2.7 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • G551JW-CN329T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4750HQ Laptop:Smart Cache
    • GE62 2QD(Apache Pro)-406XES:L3
  • Processor lithography
    • G551JW-CN329T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4750HQ Laptop:22 nm
    • GE62 2QD(Apache Pro)-406XES:14 nm
  • Processor operating modes
    • G551JW-CN329T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4750HQ Laptop:64-bit
    • GE62 2QD(Apache Pro)-406XES:32-bit, 64-bit

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203 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Red
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i75th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-4750HQi7-5700HQ
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.2 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.7 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Processor cache6 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketBGA 1364BGA 1364
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-5700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersCrystal WellBroadwell
Bus typeDMI2DMI2
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersC0G0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)47 W47 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.6 GHz
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x4, 1x8, 2x8
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers12 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory form factorSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory16 GB16 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 4 + 1 x 8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.12 TB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity1 TB1 TB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATA IIISATA
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, Memory Stick (MS), SD, SDHC, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one128 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics7 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M
Discrete graphics card memory2 GB2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel® Iris™ Pro GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® Iris™ Pro Graphics 5200Intel® HD Graphics 5600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.2/1211.2
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.3
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0xD260x1612
Number of discrete graphics cards installed11
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMaster PremiumSound Blaster Cinema
Speakers manufacturerDiffersBang & OlufsenDynaudio
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
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
Network3 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,1000,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.04.1
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity33
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4b
DisplayPorts quantity00
Mini DisplayPorts quantity11
DVI portDiffersYesNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM86Intel® HM87
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitYesYes
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeFreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features15 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)DiffersVT-d, VT-xVT-x, VT-d
Processor ARK IDDiffers7608787716
Processor codeDiffersSR18JSR2BP
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.8 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.2, AVX 2.0, SSE4.1
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
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® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells66
Battery capacityDiffers56 Wh60 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W150 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jackYesYes
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
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, Supervisor, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg2.4 kg
Width383 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers255 mm260 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source27 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.8 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.15 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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, BSMI, Australia C-TICK / NZ A-Tick, CCC, GOST-R, CB, EPEAT, EU Flower, CECP, WEEE, Erp 2013, JATEUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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