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Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS K501UB-DM021T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U vs MSI GE60 2PE(Apache Pro)-852XFR

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  • 143specifications compared
  • 59differ
  • 84identical
  • 47known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Blue, Stainless steel
    • Black
  • Processor generation
    • 6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • 4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • i7-6500U
    • i7-4720HQ
  • Processor cores
    • 2
    • 4
  • Processor threads
    • 4
    • 8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 3.1 GHz
    • 3.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 2.5 GHz
    • 2.6 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • 4 GT/s
    • 5 GT/s

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190 specifications
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ASUS

K501UB-DM021T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U

Model K501UB-DM021T

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GE60 2PE(Apache Pro)-852XFRView product
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlue, Stainless steelBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneGaming
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneMatt
Dual-screenKnown for oneNo
Processor18 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i74th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-6500Ui7-4720HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.6 GHz
System bus rateDiffers4 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1356 (Socket B2)BGA 1364
Processor lithographyDiffers14 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-6500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSkylakeHaswell
Bus typeDiffersOPIDMI2
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersD1C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W47 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one2.6 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.8 GHz
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x4, 4x11x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Memory slotsDiffers1x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers12 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMM
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacity1 TB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity1 TB1 TB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATA IIISATA
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1
SSD capacityKnown for one16 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDHCSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPM
Graphics8 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 940MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 860M
Discrete graphics card memory2 GB2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR3GDDR5
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 520Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memory1.74 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers12.011.2/12
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.44.3
On-board graphics card IDDiffers19160x416
Graphics card Open GL supportYesYes
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMasterSound Blaster Cinema
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one4
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneDynaudio
Speaker powerKnown for one2 W
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for one30 fps
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeNoNo
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,1000,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
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
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYes
Windows keysYesYes
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one103
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeFreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bit
Processor special features12 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 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel HD GraphicsYesYes
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 one1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one0.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers1.000.00
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® Built-in Visuals TechnologyYesYes
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)DiffersYesNo
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)VT-x, VT-dVT-x, VT-d
Processor ARK IDDiffers8819478934
Processor codeDiffersSR2EZSR1Q8
Processor package sizeDiffers42 X 24 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers36
Battery capacityDiffers48 Wh49 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W120 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 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
Password protectionKnown for oneYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, User
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2 kg2.6 kg
WidthDiffers382 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers255 mm249.5 mm
HeightKnown for one21.7 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.23 cm
Height (rear)Known for one3.76 cm
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM87
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYes
ManualKnown for oneYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNo

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