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ASUS K501LX-DM040D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U vs MSI GP62 2QE(Leopard Pro)-076FR

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  • 133specifications compared
  • 58differ
  • 75identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • K501LX-DM040D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:Blue, Stainless steel
    • GP62 2QE(Leopard Pro)-076FR:Black
  • Display resolution
    • K501LX-DM040D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • GP62 2QE(Leopard Pro)-076FR:1366 x 768 pixels
  • HD type
    • K501LX-DM040D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:Full HD
    • GP62 2QE(Leopard Pro)-076FR:HD
  • Processor family
    • K501LX-DM040D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:Intel® Core™ i7
    • GP62 2QE(Leopard Pro)-076FR:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • K501LX-DM040D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • GP62 2QE(Leopard Pro)-076FR:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • K501LX-DM040D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:i7-5500U
    • GP62 2QE(Leopard Pro)-076FR:i5-4210H
  • Processor boost frequency
    • K501LX-DM040D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:3 GHz
    • GP62 2QE(Leopard Pro)-076FR:3.5 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • K501LX-DM040D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:2.4 GHz
    • GP62 2QE(Leopard Pro)-076FR:2.9 GHz

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Comparison of K501LX-DM040D, GP62 2QE(Leopard Pro)-076FR
177 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlue, Stainless steelBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersFull HDHD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor18 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers5th gen Intel® Core™ i74th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-5500Ui5-4210H
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.9 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168BGA 1364
Processor lithographyDiffers14 nm22 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers32-bit, 64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-5500 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersBroadwellHaswell
Bus typeDMI2DMI2
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersF0C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W47 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one7.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers4x1, 2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers12 GB16 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATA IIISATA
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one128 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDHCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD Super Multi
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 950MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 950M
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR3GDDR3
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 5500Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers16 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs950 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.211.1
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x16160x416
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMasterAudio Boost
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
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-FiYesYes
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers23
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputsDiffers01
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersFreeDOSWindows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features10 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 one14 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
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 Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
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® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)VT-d, VT-xVT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers8521478929
Processor codeDiffersSR23WSR1Q0
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.3 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers36
Battery capacityKnown for one48 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W120 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
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
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers382 mm388 mm
DepthDiffers255 mm260 mm
HeightKnown for one21.7 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.95 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.06 cm
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM86
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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