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ASUS K56CA-XX050H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M vs MSI GT70 0ND-478NL

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  • 133specifications compared
  • 47differ
  • 86identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • K56CA-XX050H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M:Silver
    • GT70 0ND-478NL:Aluminium, Black
  • Display diagonal
    • K56CA-XX050H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GT70 0ND-478NL:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • K56CA-XX050H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • GT70 0ND-478NL:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor family
    • K56CA-XX050H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • GT70 0ND-478NL:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • K56CA-XX050H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • GT70 0ND-478NL:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • K56CA-XX050H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M:i3-2365M
    • GT70 0ND-478NL:i7-3630QM
  • Processor cores
    • K56CA-XX050H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M:2
    • GT70 0ND-478NL:4
  • Processor threads
    • K56CA-XX050H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M:4
    • GT70 0ND-478NL:8

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Comparison of K56CA-XX050H, GT70 0ND-478NL
168 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersSilverAluminium, Black
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
TouchscreenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor16 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i33rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-2365Mi7-3630QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.4 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023PGA988
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
SteppingDiffersJ1E1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W45 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1424
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB32 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 675M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelIntel, NVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x166
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTHX TruStudio PRO
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Disc types supportedKnown for oneCD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RWUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers13
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM76 ExpressIntel HM77 Express
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 7 Home Premium
Processor special features7 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers7027271459
Processor codeDiffersSR0U3SR0UX
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers49
Battery capacityKnown for one44 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W180 W
AC adapter output currentKnown for one3.42 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg3.9 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers266 mm288 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source55 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.1 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one2.1 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Indication lightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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