Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS Vivobook S500CA-CJ051H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop vs MSI GX60 3AE-216US

88specifications compared
37differ
51identical
101known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Vivobook S500CA-CJ051H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:Black, Silver
- GX60 3AE-216US:Black
Display resolution
- Vivobook S500CA-CJ051H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
- GX60 3AE-216US:1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen
- Vivobook S500CA-CJ051H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:Yes
- GX60 3AE-216US:No
Processor manufacturer
- Vivobook S500CA-CJ051H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:Intel
- GX60 3AE-216US:AMD
Processor family
- Vivobook S500CA-CJ051H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
- GX60 3AE-216US:AMD A10
Processor model
- Vivobook S500CA-CJ051H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:i7-3537U
- GX60 3AE-216US:A10-5750M
Processor cores
- Vivobook S500CA-CJ051H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:2
- GX60 3AE-216US:4
Processor boost frequency
- Vivobook S500CA-CJ051H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:3.1 GHz
- GX60 3AE-216US:3.5 GHz

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Comparison of S500CA-CJ051H, GX60 3AE-216US
189 specifications	A ASUS Vivobook S500CA-CJ051H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop Model S500CA-CJ051H View product	B MSI GX60 3AE-216US View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver	Black
Housing materialKnown for one	Aluminium	Unknown — not stated by the source
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gaming
Display2 differ
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	Yes	No
Touchscreen typeKnown for one	Capacitive	Unknown — not stated by the source
Touch technologyKnown for one	Multi-touch	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Full HD
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffers	Intel	AMD
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	AMD A10
Processor generationKnown for one	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	i7-3537U	A10-5750M
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.1 GHz	3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2 GHz	2.5 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L2
Processor socketKnown for one	BGA 1023	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithographyKnown for one	22 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor operating modesKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesKnown for one	Intel Core i7-3500 Mobile series	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameKnown for one	Ivy Bridge	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for one	DMI	Unknown — not stated by the source
FSB ParityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for one	L1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one	17 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionKnown for one	105 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	16	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	20	Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Memory form factorDiffers	On-board	SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	1 x 4 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage7 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	524 GB	750 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD+SSD	HDD
HDD capacityDiffers	500 GB	750 GB
HDD speedDiffers	5400 RPM	7200 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one	2.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedDiffers	1	0
SSD capacityKnown for one	24 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	Blu-Ray ROM
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD	SD, SDHC
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	AMD Radeon HD 7970M
On-board graphics card familyDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	AMD Radeon HD 8000
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 4000	AMD Radeon HD 8650G
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	350 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	1200 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	0x166	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR5
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Data networkKnown for one	Not supported	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsDiffers	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u	IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
4G WiMAXKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	3
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsDiffers	0	1
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffers	No	Yes
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
TV-outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel HM76 Express	AMD A76M FCH
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	QWERTY
Keyboard languageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	English
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Execute Disable BitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	22 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDKnown for one	72054	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for one	SR0XG	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeKnown for one	31 x 24 (BGA1023)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	AVX	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	3	9
Battery capacityKnown for one	44 Wh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	4 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	180 W
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	3.42 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power auto-sensingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.1 kg	3.49 kg
WidthDiffers	383 mm	380.2 mm
DepthDiffers	259 mm	260.1 mm
HeightDiffers	21.5 mm	45 mm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
QuantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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