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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
    • N56VZ-S4326H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:Black, Stainless steel
    • Gaming GE60-i560M287FD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Black, Grey
  • Processor model
    • N56VZ-S4326H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:i5-3210M
    • Gaming GE60-i560M287FD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:i5-3230M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • N56VZ-S4326H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:3.1 GHz
    • Gaming GE60-i560M287FD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3.2 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • N56VZ-S4326H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:2.5 GHz
    • Gaming GE60-i560M287FD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:2.6 GHz
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • N56VZ-S4326H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:25
    • Gaming GE60-i560M287FD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:26
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • N56VZ-S4326H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650M
    • Gaming GE60-i560M287FD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 660M
  • Discrete graphics card memory
    • N56VZ-S4326H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:4 GB
    • Gaming GE60-i560M287FD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:2 GB
  • Discrete graphics memory type
    • N56VZ-S4326H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:GDDR3
    • Gaming GE60-i560M287FD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:GDDR5

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175 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, Stainless steelBlack, Grey
Displayidentical
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
TouchscreenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor4 differ
Processor modelDiffersi5-3210Mi5-3230M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.6 GHz
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2526
Memoryidentical
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 660M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR3GDDR5
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMaster PremiumTHX TruStudio PRO
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneBang & OlufsenUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Networkidentical
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4G
4G standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWiMAX
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers42
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8FreeDOS
Processor special features4 differ
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers6570872056
Processor codeDiffersSR0N0SR0WX
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityKnown for one56 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W120 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 one4.74 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDDUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers255 mm250 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37.6 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.72 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.24 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
64-bit computingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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