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ASUS N551JX-CN043T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop vs MSI GS60 6QE(Ghost Pro)-004FR

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  • 149specifications compared
  • 56differ
  • 93identical
  • 49known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • N551JX-CN043T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:Grey
    • GS60 6QE(Ghost Pro)-004FR:Black
  • Processor generation
    • N551JX-CN043T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • GS60 6QE(Ghost Pro)-004FR:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • N551JX-CN043T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:i7-4720HQ
    • GS60 6QE(Ghost Pro)-004FR:i7-6700HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • N551JX-CN043T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:3.6 GHz
    • GS60 6QE(Ghost Pro)-004FR:3.5 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • N551JX-CN043T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:5 GT/s
    • GS60 6QE(Ghost Pro)-004FR:8 GT/s
  • Processor cache type
    • N551JX-CN043T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:L3
    • GS60 6QE(Ghost Pro)-004FR:Smart Cache
  • Processor socket
    • N551JX-CN043T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:BGA 1364
    • GS60 6QE(Ghost Pro)-004FR:BGA 1440
  • Processor lithography
    • N551JX-CN043T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:22 nm
    • GS60 6QE(Ghost Pro)-004FR:14 nm

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198 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Displayidentical
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor12 differ
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i76th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-4720HQi7-6700HQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.6 GHz3.5 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1364BGA 1440
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm14 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-6700 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellSkylake
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI3
SteppingDiffersC0R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs47 W45 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 W
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, Memory Stick (MS), SDSD, SDHC, SDXC
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
Graphics10 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 950MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers4 GB3 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR3GDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4600Intel® HD Graphics 530
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB1.7 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers400 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.2/1212.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.34.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x4160x191B
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMasterNahimic sound technology
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerDiffersBang & OlufsenDynaudio
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1080 pixels
Network4 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
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)
Wi-Fi data rate (max)Known for one300 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,1000,100 Mbit/s
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.04.1
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers32
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM86Intel® HM170
Processor special features14 differ
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
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® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers7893488967
Processor codeDiffersSR1Q8SR2FQ
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVT-x, VT-d
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one56 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W150 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one6.3 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneJATE, EU Flower, CE, WEEE, Erp 2013, C-TICK / NZ A-Tick, UL, GOST-R, CCC, CECP, BSMI, MIC, CB, EPEAT, TUVUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg2 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm390 mm
DepthDiffers255 mm266 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.8 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.15 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20.1 mm
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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