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ASUSPRO P2520LA-XO0131R Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U Laptop vs MSI GT72VR 6RD-059CN Dominator

131specifications compared
56differ
75identical
59known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- ASUSPRO P2520LA-XO0131R Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
- GT72VR 6RD-059CN Dominator:43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution
- ASUSPRO P2520LA-XO0131R Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
- GT72VR 6RD-059CN Dominator:1920 x 1080 pixels
HD type
- ASUSPRO P2520LA-XO0131R Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U Laptop:HD
- GT72VR 6RD-059CN Dominator:Full HD
Processor family
- ASUSPRO P2520LA-XO0131R Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
- GT72VR 6RD-059CN Dominator:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- ASUSPRO P2520LA-XO0131R Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U Laptop:5th gen Intel® Core™ i3
- GT72VR 6RD-059CN Dominator:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- ASUSPRO P2520LA-XO0131R Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U Laptop:i3-5005U
- GT72VR 6RD-059CN Dominator:i7-6700HQ
Processor cores
- ASUSPRO P2520LA-XO0131R Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U Laptop:2
- GT72VR 6RD-059CN Dominator:4
Processor threads
- ASUSPRO P2520LA-XO0131R Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U Laptop:4
- GT72VR 6RD-059CN Dominator:8

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Comparison of P2520LA-XO0131R, GT72VR 6RD-059CN Dominator
190 specifications	A ASUS ASUSPRO P2520LA-XO0131R Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U Laptop Model P2520LA-XO0131R View product	B MSI GT72VR 6RD-059CN Dominator View product
Designidentical
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gaming
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD typeDiffers	HD	Full HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Dual-screenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor20 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	5th gen Intel® Core™ i3	6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i3-5005U	i7-6700HQ
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2 GHz	2.6 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	5 GT/s	8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1168	BGA 1440
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	32-bit, 64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-5000 Mobile series	Intel Core i7-6700 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffers	Broadwell	Skylake
Bus typeDiffers	DMI2	DMI3
SteppingDiffers	F0	R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	15 W	45 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers	10 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	12	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	2x4, 4x1	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	2.0	3.0
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	0.6 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	16 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory form factor	SO-DIMM	SO-DIMM
Memory slotsDiffers	1x SO-DIMM	4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	64 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1600 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	1 x 4 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD	HDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	500 GB	1 TB
SSD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	128 GB
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, Memory Stick (MS), SD, SDXC	SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics8 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR5
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 5500	Intel® HD Graphics 530
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	16 GB	1.7 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	300 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	850 MHz	1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers	11.2	12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x1616	0x191B
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
CUDAKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
NVIDIA GameWorks VRKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
NVIDIA 3D VisionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Audio systemKnown for one	SonicMaster	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1920 x 1080 pixels
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	3	6
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Virtual Reality (VR) readyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HM170
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 10 Pro	Windows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor special features6 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version	1.00	1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)	No	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version	0.00	0.00
Intel TSX-NI	No	No
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers	0.00	1.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® OS Guard	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	84695	88967
Processor codeDiffers	SR27G	SR2FQ
Processor package sizeDiffers	40 x 24x 1.3 mm	42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	9
Battery capacityDiffers	56 Wh	83 Wh
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	230 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter output voltageDiffers	19 V	19.5 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	4.5 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.41 kg	3.78 kg
WidthDiffers	380 mm	428 mm
DepthDiffers	256 mm	294 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	48 mm
Height (front)Known for one	2.33 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	2.63 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Home office, Small Business	Unknown — not stated by the source

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