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ASUS K43SM-VX090 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M vs MSI Gaming GE60-050ES Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ Laptop

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  • 128specifications compared
  • 47differ
  • 81identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • K43SM-VX090 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:Brown
    • Gaming GE60-050ES Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ Laptop:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • K43SM-VX090 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:35.6 cm (14")
    • Gaming GE60-050ES Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • K43SM-VX090 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Gaming GE60-050ES Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • K43SM-VX090 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:HD
    • Gaming GE60-050ES Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ Laptop:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • K43SM-VX090 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Gaming GE60-050ES Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • K43SM-VX090 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Gaming GE60-050ES Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • K43SM-VX090 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:i5-2450M
    • Gaming GE60-050ES Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ Laptop:i7-4700MQ
  • Processor cores
    • K43SM-VX090 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:2
    • Gaming GE60-050ES Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ Laptop:4

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Comparison of K43SM-VX090, GE60-050ES
168 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBrownBlack
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor15 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-2450Mi7-4700MQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeHaswell
Bus typeDiffersDMIDMI2
SteppingDiffersJ1C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W47 W
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one25Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePGA946
Memory1 differ
Memory clock speedKnown for one1333 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Storage1 differ
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SDSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 750M
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR3GDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 4600
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1300 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1160x416
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 systemDiffersSonicMaster LiteAudio Boost
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel® HM87
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source103
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersNoWindows 8
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features8 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one32 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers5345275117
Processor codeDiffersSR04ZSR15H
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one56 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W120 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 one4.74 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.44 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers348 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers242 mm249.5 mm
Height (front)Differs2.95 cm3.23 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.48 cm3.76 cm
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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