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ASUS N56VZ-S4326H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M vs MSI Gaming GE60-i560M287FD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop

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  • 139specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 118identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Black, Stainless steel
    • Black, Grey
  • Processor model
    • i5-3210M
    • i5-3230M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 3.1 GHz
    • 3.2 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 2.5 GHz
    • 2.6 GHz
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • 25
    • 26
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650M
    • NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 660M
  • Discrete graphics card memory
    • 4 GB
    • 2 GB
  • Discrete graphics memory type
    • GDDR3
    • GDDR5

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ASUS

N56VZ-S4326H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M

Model N56VZ-S4326H

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MSI

Gaming GE60-i560M287FD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop

Model GE60-i560M287FD

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Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlack, Stainless steelBlack, Grey
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeFull HDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneGloss
TouchscreenKnown for oneNo
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation3rd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-3210Mi5-3230M
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.6 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1023BGA 1023
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
Processor codenameIvy BridgeIvy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingL1L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W35 W
Tjunction105 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2526
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memoryidentical
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 4 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one16 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity750 GB750 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity750 GB750 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 660M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR3GDDR5
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequency650 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1100 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1660x166
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMaster PremiumTHX TruStudio PRO
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one4
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneBang & Olufsen
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneYes
Video capturing speedKnown for one30 fps
Networkidentical
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneYes
Mobile network generationKnown for one4G
4G standardKnown for oneWiMAX
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
4G WiMAXKnown for oneYes
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers42
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portYesYes
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mm
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel HM76 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8FreeDOS
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography22 nm22 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)NoNo
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers6570872056
Processor codeDiffersSR0N0SR0WX
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells66
Battery capacityKnown for one56 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W120 W
AC adapter output voltage19 V19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one4.74 A
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers255 mm250 mm
HeightKnown for one37.6 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.72 cm
Height (rear)Known for one3.24 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYes
Other featuresidentical
64-bit computingKnown for oneYes
3DKnown for oneNo

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