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ASUS R556LN-DM459H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop vs MSI GE60 2PF(Apache Pro)-675XHU

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  • 135specifications compared
  • 57differ
  • 78identical
  • 46known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • R556LN-DM459H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:Black, Silver
    • GE60 2PF(Apache Pro)-675XHU:Black
  • Processor generation
    • R556LN-DM459H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • GE60 2PF(Apache Pro)-675XHU:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • R556LN-DM459H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:i7-5500U
    • GE60 2PF(Apache Pro)-675XHU:i7-4710MQ
  • Processor cores
    • R556LN-DM459H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:2
    • GE60 2PF(Apache Pro)-675XHU:4
  • Processor threads
    • R556LN-DM459H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:4
    • GE60 2PF(Apache Pro)-675XHU:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • R556LN-DM459H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:3 GHz
    • GE60 2PF(Apache Pro)-675XHU:3.5 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • R556LN-DM459H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:2.4 GHz
    • GE60 2PF(Apache Pro)-675XHU:2.5 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • R556LN-DM459H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:4 MB
    • GE60 2PF(Apache Pro)-675XHU:6 MB

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181 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Processor20 differ
Processor generationDiffers5th gen Intel® Core™ i74th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-5500Ui7-4710MQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168PGA946
Processor lithographyDiffers14 nm22 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers32-bit, 64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-5500 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersBroadwellHaswell
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI
SteppingDiffersF0C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W47 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one7.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers4x1, 2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
Memory2 differ
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers240 GB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one240 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Graphics8 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 840MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 860M
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR3GDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 5500Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers16 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs950 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.211.2/12
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x16160x416
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMasterSound Blaster Cinema
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
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
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Keyboardidentical
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source103
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1FreeDOS
Processor special features10 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)DiffersVT-d, VT-xVT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers8521478931
Processor codeDiffersSR23WSR1PQ
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.3 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers26
Battery capacityDiffers37 Wh49 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W120 W
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
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — 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
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUL;TUV;KCC;NCC;CE Marking Compliance ;BSMI ;CCC;CB;EPEAT;EU Flower;Energy starUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg2.6 kg
WidthDiffers382 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers256 mm249.5 mm
HeightKnown for one25.8 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.23 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.76 cm
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM87
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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