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Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS S56CA-XO174P laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U vs MSI Gaming GE600NC-498US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M

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  • 135specifications compared
  • 32differ
  • 103identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Black, Stainless steel
    • Black
  • Display resolution
    • 1366 x 768 pixels
    • 1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • HD
    • Full HD
  • Processor model
    • i5-3317U
    • i5-3230M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 2.6 GHz
    • 3.2 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 1.7 GHz
    • 2.6 GHz
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • 17 W
    • 35 W
  • PCI Express slots version
    • 2.0
    • 3.0

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ASUS

S56CA-XO174P laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U

Model S56CA-XO174P

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MSI

Gaming GE600NC-498US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M

Model GE600NC-498US

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Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlack, Stainless steelBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneGaming
Display2 differ
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneGloss
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation3rd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-3317Ui5-3230M
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz2.6 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1023BGA 1023
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
Processor codenameIvy BridgeIvy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingL1L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W35 W
Tjunction105 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1726
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityKnown for one750 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1
SSD capacityKnown for one24 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1660x166
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMaster LiteTHX TruStudio Pro
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one4
Speaker powerKnown for one2 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Video capturing speedKnown for one30 fps
Front cameraKnown for oneYes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixels
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNo
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 rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputsKnown for one1
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel HM76 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYes
Windows keysKnown for oneYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8 ProWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography22 nm22 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
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)DiffersYesNo
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® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNo
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers6570772056
Processor codeDiffersSR0N8SR0WX
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 mm31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityKnown for one44 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W120 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output voltage19 V19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter output currentKnown for one3.42 A
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Password protectionKnown for oneYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers266 mm249.5 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.23 cm
Height (rear)Known for one3.76 cm
HeightKnown for one21 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualKnown for oneYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNo

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