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ASUS PU401LA-WO086G laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U vs MSI GT70 2PE (Dominator Pro)-1617NL

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  • 143specifications compared
  • 54differ
  • 89identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • PU401LA-WO086G laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:Black, Charcoal
    • GT70 2PE (Dominator Pro)-1617NL:Black
  • Market positioning
    • PU401LA-WO086G laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:Business
    • GT70 2PE (Dominator Pro)-1617NL:Gaming
  • Display diagonal
    • PU401LA-WO086G laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:35.6 cm (14")
    • GT70 2PE (Dominator Pro)-1617NL:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • PU401LA-WO086G laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:1366 x 768 pixels
    • GT70 2PE (Dominator Pro)-1617NL:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • PU401LA-WO086G laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:HD
    • GT70 2PE (Dominator Pro)-1617NL:Full HD
  • Processor model
    • PU401LA-WO086G laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:i7-4500U
    • GT70 2PE (Dominator Pro)-1617NL:i7-4810MQ
  • Processor cores
    • PU401LA-WO086G laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:2
    • GT70 2PE (Dominator Pro)-1617NL:4
  • Processor threads
    • PU401LA-WO086G laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:4
    • GT70 2PE (Dominator Pro)-1617NL:8

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Comparison of PU401LA-WO086G, GT70 2PE (Dominator Pro)-1617NL
187 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlack, CharcoalBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningDiffersBusinessGaming
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceMattMatt
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation4th gen Intel® Core™ i74th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-4500Ui7-4810MQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz3.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.8 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-4800 Mobile series
Processor codenameHaswellHaswell
Bus typeDMI2DMI2
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingC0C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W47 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1168Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
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 8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB32 GB
Storage6 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers516 GB1.25 TB
Storage mediaHDD+SSDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Number of SSDs installedDiffers12
SSD capacityDiffers16 GB128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicro SATA III
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlu-Ray DVD Combo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics7 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® 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 familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4400Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memory1.74 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1300 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers1211.1
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0xA160x416
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMasterSound Blaster Cinema
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
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
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
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 ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers13
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
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputsDiffers01
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
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
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8 ProWindows 8.1
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features8 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingDiffersNoYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel QuickPath InterconnectKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI version0.000.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
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® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers7546078937
Processor codeDiffersSR16ZSR15K
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
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
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 oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers39
Battery capacityDiffers44 Wh7800 mAh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W180 W
DC-in jackYesYes
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 one3.42 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.77 kg3.9 kg
WidthDiffers339 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers239.5 mm288 mm
HeightDiffers22.5 mm55 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneUL, TUV, CE Marking Compliance, FCC Compliance, BSMI, Australia C-TICK / NZ A-Tick Compliance, CCC, GOST-R, CB, EPEAT, Energy star, IDA, CECP, WEEE, Erp 2013, TCO4.0, RoHS, JATEUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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