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ASUSPRO P550LAV-XO397G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U vs MSI GT60-2PE8H11FD3K (Dominator Pro 3K Edition)

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  • 129specifications compared
  • 51differ
  • 78identical
  • 48known for one product only

Key differences

  • Market positioning
    • ASUSPRO P550LAV-XO397G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U:Business
    • GT60-2PE8H11FD3K (Dominator Pro 3K Edition):Gaming
  • Display resolution
    • ASUSPRO P550LAV-XO397G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U:1366 x 768 pixels
    • GT60-2PE8H11FD3K (Dominator Pro 3K Edition):2880 x 1620 pixels
  • HD type
    • ASUSPRO P550LAV-XO397G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U:HD
    • GT60-2PE8H11FD3K (Dominator Pro 3K Edition):Quad HD
  • Processor family
    • ASUSPRO P550LAV-XO397G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U:Intel® Core™ i5
    • GT60-2PE8H11FD3K (Dominator Pro 3K Edition):Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • ASUSPRO P550LAV-XO397G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • GT60-2PE8H11FD3K (Dominator Pro 3K Edition):4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • ASUSPRO P550LAV-XO397G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U:i5-4210U
    • GT60-2PE8H11FD3K (Dominator Pro 3K Edition):i7-4810MQ
  • Processor cores
    • ASUSPRO P550LAV-XO397G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U:2
    • GT60-2PE8H11FD3K (Dominator Pro 3K Edition):4
  • Processor threads
    • ASUSPRO P550LAV-XO397G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U:4
    • GT60-2PE8H11FD3K (Dominator Pro 3K Edition):8

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Comparison of P550LAV-XO397G, GT60-2PE8H11FD3K (Dominator Pro 3K Edition)
177 specifications
Design1 differ
Market positioningDiffersBusinessGaming
Display2 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels2880 x 1620 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
HD typeDiffersHDQuad HD
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-4210Ui7-4810MQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.7 GHz3.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-4800 Mobile series
SteppingDiffersD0C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W47 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers4x1, 2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1168Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory form factorDiffersOn-boardSO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB32 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcemSATA
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 880M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4400Intel® HD Graphics 4600
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1300 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers1211.1
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0xA160x416
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio systemKnown for oneSonicMasterUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers13
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM87
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalFreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for oneWindows 8 ProUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features11 differ
Intel Demand Based SwitchingDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel QuickPath InterconnectKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)DiffersVT-xVT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers8101678937
Processor codeDiffersSR1EFSR15K
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one9.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
UARTKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7800 mAh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg3.5 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm395 mm
DepthDiffers251 mm267 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source55 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.48 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.17 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneSmall BusinessUnknown — not stated by the source

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