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ASUS ROG G55VW-IX056H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM vs MSI CR61 2M-215BE

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  • 136specifications compared
  • 48differ
  • 88identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • ROG G55VW-IX056H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:Black
    • CR61 2M-215BE:Black, Brown
  • Processor family
    • ROG G55VW-IX056H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • CR61 2M-215BE:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • ROG G55VW-IX056H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • CR61 2M-215BE:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • ROG G55VW-IX056H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:i7-3610QM
    • CR61 2M-215BE:i5-4200M
  • Processor cores
    • ROG G55VW-IX056H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:4
    • CR61 2M-215BE:2
  • Processor threads
    • ROG G55VW-IX056H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:8
    • CR61 2M-215BE:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • ROG G55VW-IX056H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:3.3 GHz
    • CR61 2M-215BE:3.1 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • ROG G55VW-IX056H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:2.3 GHz
    • CR61 2M-215BE:2.5 GHz

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Comparison of G55VW-IX056H, CR61 2M-215BE
171 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Brown
Market positioningKnown for oneGamingUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i74th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-3610QMi5-4200M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.3 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersSocket G2PGA946
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeHaswell
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W37 W
TjunctionDiffers105 C100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one23Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceC0
Memory1 differ
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsDiffers4x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one32 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB750 GB
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB750 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersBlu-Ray DVD ComboDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 660MNot available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 4600
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1660x416
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.74 GB
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.1
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMasterHD
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
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
Networkidentical
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers42
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM77 ExpressIntel® HM86
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source102
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAZERTY
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features9 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one22 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers6489976348
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR1HA
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Battery capacityKnown for one74 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Poweridentical
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
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers3.8 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers384 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers299 mm249.5 mm
Height (front)Differs2 cm3.23 cm
Height (rear)Differs5.1 cm3.76 cm
Other features1 differ
3DDiffersYesNo
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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