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ASUS K542UF-DM218T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U vs ASUS ROG PX504GD-EN142R Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop

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  • 115specifications compared
  • 41differ
  • 74identical
  • 51known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • K542UF-DM218T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U:Grey
    • ROG PX504GD-EN142R Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:Black
  • Processor model
    • K542UF-DM218T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U:i7-8550U
    • ROG PX504GD-EN142R Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:i7-8750H
  • Processor cores
    • K542UF-DM218T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U:4
    • ROG PX504GD-EN142R Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:6
  • Processor threads
    • K542UF-DM218T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U:8
    • ROG PX504GD-EN142R Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:12
  • Processor boost frequency
    • K542UF-DM218T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U:4 GHz
    • ROG PX504GD-EN142R Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:4.1 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • K542UF-DM218T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U:1.8 GHz
    • ROG PX504GD-EN142R Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:2.2 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • K542UF-DM218T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U:4 GT/s
    • ROG PX504GD-EN142R Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:8 GT/s
  • Processor cache
    • K542UF-DM218T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U:8 MB
    • ROG PX504GD-EN142R Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:9 MB

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166 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
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 oneMattUnknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessKnown for one200 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
NTSC coverage (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source94%
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation8th gen Intel® Core™ i78th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-8550Ui7-8750H
Processor coresDiffers46
Processor threadsDiffers812
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4 GHz4.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.2 GHz
System bus rateDiffers4 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers8 MB9 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1356BGA 1440
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameDiffersKaby Lake RCoffee Lake
Bus typeDiffersOPIDMI
SteppingDiffersY0U0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W45 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one2 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-downDiffers10 W35 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyDiffers0.8 GHz1.7 GHz
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmart Cache
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 16 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB1.25 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD+SSD
SSD capacity256 GB256 GB
SSD interfaceDiffersSATA IIIPCI Express
SSD form factorM.2M.2
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSD, SDHC, SDXCUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5200 RPM
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Graphics8 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® MX130NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
On-board graphics card familyIntel® UHD GraphicsIntel® UHD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® UHD Graphics 620Intel® UHD Graphics 630
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers32 GB64 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.44.5
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x59170x3E9B
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneSonicMasterUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
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
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.1Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysYesYes
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard backlit colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVarious
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10Windows 10 Pro
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Trial softwareKnown for one1 month Trial for New Microsoft Office 365 CustomersUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one365 CustomersUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features2 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)YesYes
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® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers122589134906
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 24 mm42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR3YY
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers24
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48 Wh
Poweridentical
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
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 W
Securityidentical
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg2.2 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm384 mm
DepthDiffers251 mm262 mm
HeightDiffers23.2 mm25 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM370
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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