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ASUS INTEL CORE i7-4700HQ 12GB 750GB+256GB vs MSI CX61 2OD-231XTR

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  • 131specifications compared
  • 36differ
  • 95identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • INTEL CORE i7-4700HQ 12GB 750GB+256GB:Black
    • CX61 2OD-231XTR:Black, Brown
  • Display diagonal
    • INTEL CORE i7-4700HQ 12GB 750GB+256GB:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • CX61 2OD-231XTR:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • INTEL CORE i7-4700HQ 12GB 750GB+256GB:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • CX61 2OD-231XTR:1366 x 768 pixels
  • HD type
    • INTEL CORE i7-4700HQ 12GB 750GB+256GB:Full HD
    • CX61 2OD-231XTR:HD
  • Processor model
    • INTEL CORE i7-4700HQ 12GB 750GB+256GB:i7-4700HQ
    • CX61 2OD-231XTR:i7-4702MQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • INTEL CORE i7-4700HQ 12GB 750GB+256GB:3.4 GHz
    • CX61 2OD-231XTR:3.2 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • INTEL CORE i7-4700HQ 12GB 750GB+256GB:2.4 GHz
    • CX61 2OD-231XTR:2.2 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • INTEL CORE i7-4700HQ 12GB 750GB+256GB:BGA 1364
    • CX61 2OD-231XTR:PGA946

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Comparison of INTEL CORE i7-4700HQ 12GB 750GB+256GB, CX61 2OD-231XTR
167 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Brown
Market positioningKnown for oneGamingUnknown — not stated by the source
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeDiffersFull HDHD
Display surfaceKnown for oneMattUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor5 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-4700HQi7-4702MQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.4 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.2 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1364PGA946
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs47 W37 W
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers12 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one32 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB1 TB
SSD capacityKnown for one256 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersBlu-Ray DVD ComboDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 870MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 740M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers3 GB2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR5GDDR3
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.2/1211.1
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
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
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ports & interfaces2 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
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM87Intel® 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
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1FreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneVT-d, VT-xUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers7511675119
Processor codeDiffersSR15ESR15J
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Battery capacityKnown for one89 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers180 W90 W
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 currentKnown for one9.23 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
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers4.8 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers410 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers310 mm249.5 mm
Height (front)Differs1.7 cm3.23 cm
Height (rear)Differs5 cm3.76 cm
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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