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ASUS U56E-XX025V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M vs MSI GE60 0NC-049NE

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  • 135specifications compared
  • 45differ
  • 90identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • U56E-XX025V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Black, Grey
    • GE60 0NC-049NE:Black
  • Display resolution
    • U56E-XX025V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • GE60 0NC-049NE:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor generation
    • U56E-XX025V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • GE60 0NC-049NE:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • U56E-XX025V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
    • GE60 0NC-049NE:i5-3210M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • U56E-XX025V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:3 GHz
    • GE60 0NC-049NE:3.1 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • U56E-XX025V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2.4 GHz
    • GE60 0NC-049NE:2.5 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • U56E-XX025V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Socket 988
    • GE60 0NC-049NE:BGA 1023
  • Processor lithography
    • U56E-XX025V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:32 nm
    • GE60 0NC-049NE:22 nm

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169 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, GreyBlack
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display1 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
TouchscreenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor12 differ
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-2430Mi5-3210M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
SteppingDiffersJ1L1
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2425
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB4 x 2 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1333 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelIntel, NVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1160x166
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicFocusTHX TruStudio Pro
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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)
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit Ethernet, Wi-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Numeric keypadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source103
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features6 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers5345065708
Processor codeDiffersSR04WSR0N0
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W150 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 voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDDUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4 kg
WidthDiffers378 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers269 mm249.5 mm
Height (front)Differs2.54 cm3.76 cm
Height (rear)Differs2.7 cm3.23 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source

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