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ASUS K56CM Intel® Pentium® 987 Laptop vs MSI GX60 1AC-059UK

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  • 74specifications compared
  • 31differ
  • 43identical
  • 82known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • K56CM Intel® Pentium® 987 Laptop:Black, Stainless steel
    • GX60 1AC-059UK:Black
  • Display resolution
    • K56CM Intel® Pentium® 987 Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • GX60 1AC-059UK:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • K56CM Intel® Pentium® 987 Laptop:Not supported
    • GX60 1AC-059UK:Full HD
  • Processor manufacturer
    • K56CM Intel® Pentium® 987 Laptop:Intel
    • GX60 1AC-059UK:AMD
  • Processor family
    • K56CM Intel® Pentium® 987 Laptop:Intel® Pentium®
    • GX60 1AC-059UK:AMD A10
  • Processor model
    • K56CM Intel® Pentium® 987 Laptop:987
    • GX60 1AC-059UK:A10-4600M
  • Processor cores
    • K56CM Intel® Pentium® 987 Laptop:2
    • GX60 1AC-059UK:4
  • Processor frequency
    • K56CM Intel® Pentium® 987 Laptop:1.5 GHz
    • GX60 1AC-059UK:2.3 GHz

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156 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, Stainless steelBlack
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display2 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersNot supportedFull HD
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersIntelAMD
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®AMD A10
Processor modelDiffers987A10-4600M
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers1.5 GHz2.3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB4 MB
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1023Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithographyKnown for one32 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor operating modesKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Pentium 900 Series for MobileUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameKnown for oneSandy BridgeUnknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for oneDMIUnknown — not stated by the source
FSB ParityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneQ0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one17 WUnknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionKnown for one100 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one16Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one15Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.2 GHz
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB750 GB
HDD capacityDiffers320 GB750 GB
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 635MAMD Radeon HD 7970M
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR3GDDR5
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsAMD Radeon HD 7000
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsAMD Radeon HD 7660G
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one350 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one1000 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMaster LiteTHX TruStudio Pro
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network1 differ
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit Ethetrnet, WLANUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers13
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM76 ExpressAMD AM70 FCH
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one32 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDKnown for one67194Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSR0V4Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeKnown for one31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneSSE4.xUnknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers49
Battery capacityKnown for one44 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 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 kg3.5 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm395 mm
DepthDiffers266 mm267 mm
HeightDiffers21 mm55 mm
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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