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ASUS Vivobook S56CM-XX276H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U vs MSI Gaming GE60-I560M247 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop

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  • 140specifications compared
  • 41differ
  • 99identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Vivobook S56CM-XX276H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:Black, Stainless steel
    • Gaming GE60-I560M247 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Black, Grey
  • Display resolution
    • Vivobook S56CM-XX276H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Gaming GE60-I560M247 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • Vivobook S56CM-XX276H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:HD
    • Gaming GE60-I560M247 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • Vivobook S56CM-XX276H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Gaming GE60-I560M247 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Vivobook S56CM-XX276H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Gaming GE60-I560M247 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Vivobook S56CM-XX276H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:i7-3517U
    • Gaming GE60-I560M247 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:i5-3230M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Vivobook S56CM-XX276H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:3 GHz
    • Gaming GE60-I560M247 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3.2 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Vivobook S56CM-XX276H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:1.9 GHz
    • Gaming GE60-I560M247 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:2.6 GHz

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Comparison of S56CM-XX276H, GE60-I560M247
172 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, Stainless steelBlack, Grey
Display2 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Processor11 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i73rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-3517Ui5-3230M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.9 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W35 W
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1926
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB750 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB750 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one24 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 635MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 660M
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR3GDDR5
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1100 MHz
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTHX TruStudio PRO
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
Headphone outputsDiffers01
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Combo headphone/mic portDiffersYesNo
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 differ
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers6571472056
Processor codeDiffersSR0N6SR0WX
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 mm31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityKnown for one44 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers266 mm250 mm
HeightDiffers21 mm37.6 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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