Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS K55A-XB71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3632QM vs MSI GT70 2OC-008US

Add a product
  • 131specifications compared
  • 43differ
  • 88identical
  • 60known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • K55A-XB71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3632QM:Black, Brown
    • GT70 2OC-008US:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • K55A-XB71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3632QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GT70 2OC-008US:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • K55A-XB71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3632QM:1366 x 768 pixels
    • GT70 2OC-008US:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor generation
    • K55A-XB71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3632QM:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • GT70 2OC-008US:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • K55A-XB71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3632QM:i7-3632QM
    • GT70 2OC-008US:i7-4700MQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • K55A-XB71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3632QM:3.2 GHz
    • GT70 2OC-008US:3.4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • K55A-XB71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3632QM:2.2 GHz
    • GT70 2OC-008US:2.4 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • K55A-XB71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3632QM:Socket 1224
    • GT70 2OC-008US:PGA946

Side by side

Differences highlightedShow differences only (on)
Comparison of K55A-XB71, GT70 2OC-008US
191 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, BrownBlack
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display2 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
Processor10 differ
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i74th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-3632QMi7-4700MQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.2 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketDiffersSocket 1224PGA946
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeHaswell
Bus typeDiffersDMIDMI2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W47 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one22Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceC0
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB12 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA II
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiBlu-Ray DVD Combo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 770M
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 4600
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1660x416
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.74 GB
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.1
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonic MasterSound Blaster Cinema
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionDiffers3.0+HS4.0
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers23
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM76 ExpressIntel® HM87
Keyboardidentical
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source102
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 8.1
Processor special features6 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one22 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known 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
Processor ARK IDDiffers7145875117
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR15H
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery capacityKnown for one50 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W180 W
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
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
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDDUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.52 kg3.9 kg
WidthDiffers378 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers251 mm288 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.55 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.19 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source55 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

More laptop comparisons

All laptop comparisons