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Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS S56CM-QS52-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U vs MSI GT70 2OD-089US Dragon Edition 2 Extreme

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  • 142specifications compared
  • 58differ
  • 84identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Black, Stainless steel
    • Black, Red
  • Display diagonal
    • 39.6 cm (15.6")
    • 43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • 1366 x 768 pixels
    • 1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • Not supported
    • Full HD
  • Processor generation
    • 3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • 4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • i5-3317U
    • i7-4930MX
  • Processor cores
    • 2
    • 4
  • Processor threads
    • 4
    • 8

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176 specifications
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ASUS

S56CM-QS52-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U

Model S56CM-QS52-CB

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MSI

GT70 2OD-089US Dragon Edition 2 ExtremeView product
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlack, Stainless steelBlack, Red
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneGaming
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersNot supportedFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-3317Ui7-4930MX
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz3.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB8 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023PGA946
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-4900 Mobile Extreme Edition Series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeHaswell
Bus typeDiffersDMIDMI2
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersL1C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W57 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/s
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one17
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB32 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory form factorSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB32 GB
Storage7 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB1.38 TB
Storage mediaHDD+SSDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB1 TB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA II
Number of SSDs installedDiffers13
SSD capacityDiffers24 GB128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for onemSATA
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiBlu-Ray DVD Combo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 635MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 780M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR3GDDR5
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz1350 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x166
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMaster LiteSound Blaster Cinema
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2
Speaker powerKnown for one2 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYes
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for one30 fps
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNo
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Data networkKnown for oneNot supported
4G WiMAXNoNo
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYes
Ports & interfaces4 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
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4
DisplayPorts quantity00
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputsDiffers01
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYes
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM76 ExpressIntel® HM87
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYes
Numeric keypadYesYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one102
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYes
Windows keysKnown for oneYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 8Windows 8
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneYes
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 SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneYes
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one1.00
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)YesYes
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® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers6570775133
Processor codeDiffersSR0N8SR15M
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 mm37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one22 nm
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers49
Battery capacityDiffers44 Wh7800 mAh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W180 W
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one3.42 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 V
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg3.9 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers266 mm288 mm
HeightDiffers21 mm55 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYes
Other featuresidentical
3DNoNo

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