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ASUS K550JF-XX023T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4750HQ Laptop vs MSI GE70 2QE(Apache Pro)-864TR

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  • 136specifications compared
  • 42differ
  • 94identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • K550JF-XX023T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4750HQ Laptop:Grey
    • GE70 2QE(Apache Pro)-864TR:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • K550JF-XX023T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4750HQ Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GE70 2QE(Apache Pro)-864TR:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • K550JF-XX023T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4750HQ Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • GE70 2QE(Apache Pro)-864TR:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Display surface
    • K550JF-XX023T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4750HQ Laptop:Gloss
    • GE70 2QE(Apache Pro)-864TR:Matt
  • Processor model
    • K550JF-XX023T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4750HQ Laptop:i7-4750HQ
    • GE70 2QE(Apache Pro)-864TR:i7-4720HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • K550JF-XX023T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4750HQ Laptop:3.2 GHz
    • GE70 2QE(Apache Pro)-864TR:3.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • K550JF-XX023T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4750HQ Laptop:2 GHz
    • GE70 2QE(Apache Pro)-864TR:2.6 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • K550JF-XX023T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4750HQ Laptop:Smart Cache
    • GE70 2QE(Apache Pro)-864TR:L3

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181 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
Display surfaceDiffersGlossMatt
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor5 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-4750HQi7-4720HQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.2 GHz3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.6 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor codenameDiffersCrystal WellHaswell
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers1x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers12 GB16 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one12 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage6 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 930MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR3GDDR5
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel® Iris™ Pro GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® Iris™ Pro Graphics 5200Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.3
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0xD260x416
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAudio Boost
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 W
Cameraidentical
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.5 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network2 differ
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 LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,1000,100 Mbit/s
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM86
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeWindows 8.1
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features7 differ
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)DiffersVT-d, VT-xVT-x, VT-d
Processor ARK IDDiffers7608778934
Processor codeDiffersSR18JSR1Q8
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.45 kg3 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm418 mm
DepthDiffers251 mm269 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source39 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.92 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.17 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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