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ASUSPRO P53E-SO160 laptop Intel® Pentium® B950 vs MSI Gaming GT683DX-674IT laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM

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  • 139specifications compared
  • 56differ
  • 83identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • Intel® Pentium®
    • Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • B950
    • i7-2670QM
  • Processor cores
    • 2
    • 4
  • Processor threads
    • 2
    • 8
  • Processor frequency
    • 2.1 GHz
    • 2.2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 2 MB
    • 6 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • L3
    • Smart Cache
  • Processor socket
    • PGA988
    • BGA 1224

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ASUS

ASUSPRO P53E-SO160 laptop Intel® Pentium® B950

Model P53E-SO160

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MSI

Gaming GT683DX-674IT laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM

Model GT683DX-674IT

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Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationKnown for one2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersB950i7-2670QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers28
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz2.2 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersPGA988BGA 1224
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Pentium B900 Series for MobileIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameSandy BridgeSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingKnown for oneD2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
TjunctionDiffers85 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 2x16, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2122
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one1
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1333 MHz1333 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB32 GB
Storage6 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB870 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers320 GB750 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1
SSD capacityKnown for one120 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiBlu-Ray ROM
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, SDXC, xD
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 570M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one1.5 GB
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelIntel, NVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequency650 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x116
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicFocusHD
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYes
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec Lansing
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technology802.11 b/g/n802.11 b/g/n
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 versionDiffers2.1+EDR3.0+HS
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXDiffersNoYes
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
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 portNoNo
Line-inYesYes
Microphone inYesYes
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Headphone connectivity3.5 mm3.5 mm
Microphone connectivity3.5 mm3.5 mm
TV-outKnown for oneNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel HM67 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one103
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersNoWindows 7 Ultimate
Drivers includedYesYes
Processor special features15 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography32 nm32 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 versionKnown for one1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5562753470
Processor codeKnown for oneSR02S
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)31 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.xAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityKnown for one56 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W180 W
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one3.42 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 V
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg3.5 kg
WidthDiffers378 mm396 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm269 mm
HeightKnown for one55 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.1 cm
Height (rear)Known for one3.6 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3/802.3u/802.3ab
Power supply typeAC/DCAC/DC
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneSmall Business
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneAC
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MP

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