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ASUS Transformer Book T300FA-FE001T Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10 Hybrid (2-in-1) vs MSI GE70 2QE(Apache Pro)-864TR

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  • 122specifications compared
  • 63differ
  • 59identical
  • 69known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Transformer Book T300FA-FE001T Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10 Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
    • GE70 2QE(Apache Pro)-864TR:Laptop
  • Product colour
    • Transformer Book T300FA-FE001T Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10 Hybrid (2-in-1):Blue, Grey
    • GE70 2QE(Apache Pro)-864TR:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • Transformer Book T300FA-FE001T Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10 Hybrid (2-in-1):31.8 cm (12.5")
    • GE70 2QE(Apache Pro)-864TR:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Transformer Book T300FA-FE001T Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10 Hybrid (2-in-1):1366 x 768 pixels
    • GE70 2QE(Apache Pro)-864TR:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • Transformer Book T300FA-FE001T Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10 Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
    • GE70 2QE(Apache Pro)-864TR:No
  • HD type
    • Transformer Book T300FA-FE001T Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10 Hybrid (2-in-1):Not supported
    • GE70 2QE(Apache Pro)-864TR:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • Transformer Book T300FA-FE001T Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10 Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ M
    • GE70 2QE(Apache Pro)-864TR:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Transformer Book T300FA-FE001T Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10 Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ m-5xxx
    • GE70 2QE(Apache Pro)-864TR:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7

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191 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersHybrid (2-in-1)Laptop
Product colourDiffersBlue, GreyBlack
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceClamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers31.8 cm (12.5")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersYesNo
HD typeDiffersNot supportedFull HD
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor16 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ MIntel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ m-5xxx4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersM-5Y10i7-4720HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2 GHz3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers0.8 GHz2.6 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceL3
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1364
Processor lithographyDiffers14 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core M-5Y Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersBroadwellHaswell
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI2
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceC0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs4.5 W47 W
TjunctionDiffers95 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2, 1x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory form factorDiffersOn-boardSO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB16 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage6 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers564 GB1.12 TB
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
SSD capacityDiffers64 GB128 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash)SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 5300Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers16 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers100 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs800 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x416
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On-board GPU manufacturerKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAudio Boost
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 W
Cameraidentical
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,1000,100 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM86
Keyboard1 differ
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeWindows 8.1
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features7 differ
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)DiffersVT-d, VT-xVT-x, VT-d
Processor ARK IDDiffers8361078934
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR1Q8
Processor package sizeDiffers30 x 16.5 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® RealSense TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — 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
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers26
Battery capacityKnown for one30 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers33 W120 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one2.37 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.5 kg3 kg
WidthDiffers308 mm418 mm
DepthDiffers207 mm269 mm
HeightDiffers23.9 mm39 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterpriseUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneEPEAT, EU, CECP, WEEE, ErpUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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