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ASUS K56CA-XX166H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M vs MSI GE70 0ND-203CZ

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  • 128specifications compared
  • 48differ
  • 80identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • K56CA-XX166H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M:Black, Silver
    • GE70 0ND-203CZ:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • K56CA-XX166H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GE70 0ND-203CZ:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • K56CA-XX166H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • GE70 0ND-203CZ:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • K56CA-XX166H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M:HD
    • GE70 0ND-203CZ:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • K56CA-XX166H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • GE70 0ND-203CZ:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • K56CA-XX166H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • GE70 0ND-203CZ:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • K56CA-XX166H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M:i3-2365M
    • GE70 0ND-203CZ:i7-3630QM
  • Processor cores
    • K56CA-XX166H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M:2
    • GE70 0ND-203CZ:4

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Comparison of K56CA-XX166H, GE70 0ND-203CZ
167 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
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 typeDiffersHDFull HD
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
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlu-Ray DVD Combo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 660M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics 4000
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
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMaster LiteTHX TruStudio Pro
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Data networkKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
4G WiMAXKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouchpad
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
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
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® 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
Battery capacityKnown for one44 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
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 one3.42 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm418 mm
DepthDiffers266 mm269 mm
HeightDiffers21 mm39 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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