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ASUS R556LJ-XO827T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop vs MSI GE72 6QD(Apache Pro)-456BE

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  • 132specifications compared
  • 54differ
  • 78identical
  • 56known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • R556LJ-XO827T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:Black, Silver
    • GE72 6QD(Apache Pro)-456BE:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • R556LJ-XO827T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GE72 6QD(Apache Pro)-456BE:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • R556LJ-XO827T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • GE72 6QD(Apache Pro)-456BE:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • R556LJ-XO827T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:HD
    • GE72 6QD(Apache Pro)-456BE:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • R556LJ-XO827T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
    • GE72 6QD(Apache Pro)-456BE:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • R556LJ-XO827T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • GE72 6QD(Apache Pro)-456BE:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • R556LJ-XO827T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:i3-4005U
    • GE72 6QD(Apache Pro)-456BE:i7-6700HQ
  • Processor cores
    • R556LJ-XO827T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:2
    • GE72 6QD(Apache Pro)-456BE:4

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Comparison of R556LJ-XO827T, GE72 6QD(Apache Pro)-456BE
188 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPS
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceMattMatt
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor17 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i36th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-4005Ui7-6700HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz2.6 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168BGA 1440
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel® Core™ i3-4000 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-6700 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellSkylake
Bus typeDiffersDMIDMI3
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceR0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W45 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1016
PCI Express configurationsDiffers4x1, 1x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz2133 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity1.12 TB1.12 TB
Storage mediaHDD+SSDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity1 TB1 TB
SSD capacity128 GB128 GB
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics9 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 920MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M
Discrete graphics card memory2 GB2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR3GDDR5
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4400Intel® HD Graphics 530
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB1.7 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs950 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers1212.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.34.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0xA160x191B
Graphics card Open GL supportYesYes
Audioidentical
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
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
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,1000,100 Mbit/s10,1000,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
DisplayPorts quantity00
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputsDiffers01
S/PDIF out portNoNo
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 one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM170
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features11 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel HD GraphicsDiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
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® Built-in Visuals TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers7510588967
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR2FQ
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one9.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneYesUnknown — 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
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers26
Battery capacityKnown for one37 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W120 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jackYesYes
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
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg2.9 kg
WidthDiffers382 mm419.9 mm
DepthDiffers256 mm287.8 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.98 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.2 cm
HeightKnown for one25.8 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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