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Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS ROG Strix GL503VS-EI038T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ vs MSI GE72 2QD Apache 235-HID2

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  • 143specifications compared
  • 49differ
  • 94identical
  • 53known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • 39.6 cm (15.6")
    • 43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor generation
    • 7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • 5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • i7-7700HQ
    • i7-5700HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 3.8 GHz
    • 3.5 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 2.8 GHz
    • 2.7 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • 8 GT/s
    • 5 GT/s
  • Processor cache type
    • Smart Cache
    • L3
  • Processor operating modes
    • 64-bit
    • 32-bit, 64-bit

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196 specifications
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ASUS

ROG Strix GL503VS-EI038T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ

Model GL503VS-EI038T

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MSI

GE72 2QD Apache 235-HID2View product
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningGamingGaming
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceMattMatt
Dual-screenKnown for oneNo
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers7th gen Intel® Core™ i75th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-7700HQi7-5700HQ
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.8 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz2.7 GHz
System bus rateDiffers8 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache6 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i7-7700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersKaby LakeBroadwell
Bus typeDiffersDMI3DMI2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W47 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers35 W37 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x81x16, 2x4, 1x8, 2x8
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1364
SteppingKnown for oneG0
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.6 GHz
Memory3 differ
Internal memory16 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers2400 MHz1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMM
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB16 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one32 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.25 TB1.12 TB
Storage mediaHDD+SSDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity1 TB1 TB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1
SSD capacityDiffers256 GB128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for onePCI Express 3.0
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics9 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1070NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers8 GB2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 630Intel® HD Graphics 5600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers64 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers12.011.2
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.44.3
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x591B0x1612
Audio2 differ
Audio systemKnown for oneSonic Studio
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Speaker powerDiffers3.5 W2 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneDynaudio
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for one30 fps
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,1000,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.14.1
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers43
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity00
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0
Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI versionDiffers2.01.4b
DisplayPorts quantity00
Mini DisplayPorts quantity11
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYes
Headphone outputsKnown for one1
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNo
Line-inKnown for oneYes
Microphone inKnown for oneYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneNo
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneNo
Performance1 differ
Virtual Reality (VR) readyKnown for oneYes
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM175Intel® HM87
Repairability indexKnown for one5.2
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitYesYes
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography14 nm14 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version1.001.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version1.001.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)NoNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version0.000.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI version0.000.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
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® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers9718587716
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 28 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 processorYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneYes
Intel® Insider™Known for oneYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYes
Processor codeKnown for oneSR2BP
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityDiffers62 Wh60 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers230 W150 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one11.8 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19.5 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Password protectionKnown for oneYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, User
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.5 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers385 mm419 mm
DepthDiffers262 mm280 mm
HeightDiffers23 mm29 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualKnown for oneYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneYes
Cables includedKnown for oneAC
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNo
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNo

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