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Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS K46CM Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop vs MSI GS70 2PE (Stealth Pro)-014U

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  • 145specifications compared
  • 62differ
  • 83identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Grey, Stainless steel
    • Black
  • Display diagonal
    • 35.6 cm (14")
    • 43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • 1366 x 768 pixels
    • 1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • HD
    • Full HD
  • Processor family
    • Intel® Core™ i5
    • Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • 3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • 4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • i5-3317U
    • i7-4700HQ
  • Processor cores
    • 2
    • 4

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185 specifications
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ASUS

K46CM Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop

Model K46CM

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GS70 2PE (Stealth Pro)-014UView product
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersGrey, Stainless steelBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneGaming
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneMatt
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-3317Ui7-4700HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023BGA 1364
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeHaswell
Bus typeDiffersDMIDMI2
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersL1C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W47 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one17
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory form factorSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB2 x 8 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed7200 RPM7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1
SSD capacityKnown for one128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneMicro SATA III
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 660MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 870M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB3 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 4600
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1660x416
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one1.74 GB
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one11.2/12
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDSound Blaster Cinema
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one4
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneDynaudio
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYes
Camera1 differ
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolutionDiffers1280 x 720 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for one30 fps
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeNoNo
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
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 rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYes
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers14
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputsDiffers01
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYes
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4b
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one2
Line-inKnown for oneYes
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM76 ExpressIntel® HM87
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTY
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 8.1
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features7 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 one22 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNo
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® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers6570775116
Processor codeDiffersSR0N8SR15E
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one0.00
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityDiffers44 Wh60 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W150 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one3.42 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2 kg2.66 kg
WidthDiffers348 mm418.5 mm
DepthDiffers248 mm287 mm
HeightDiffers21 mm21.8 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneAC
ManualKnown for oneYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNo

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