Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS U56E-XX025V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M vs MSI GT60 0NC-076NE

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  • 134specifications compared
  • 49differ
  • 85identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • U56E-XX025V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Black, Grey
    • GT60 0NC-076NE:Black
  • Display resolution
    • U56E-XX025V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • GT60 0NC-076NE:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor family
    • U56E-XX025V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • GT60 0NC-076NE:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • U56E-XX025V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • GT60 0NC-076NE:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • U56E-XX025V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
    • GT60 0NC-076NE:i7-3610QM
  • Processor cores
    • U56E-XX025V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2
    • GT60 0NC-076NE:4
  • Processor threads
    • U56E-XX025V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:4
    • GT60 0NC-076NE:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • U56E-XX025V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:3 GHz
    • GT60 0NC-076NE:3.3 GHz

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Comparison of U56E-XX025V, GT60 0NC-076NE
168 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
TouchscreenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Processor17 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-2430Mi7-3610QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz3.3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988Socket G2
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
SteppingKnown for oneJ1Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2423
Memory5 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers1333 MHz1600 MHz
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
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 670M
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelIntel, NVIDIA
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
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicFocusDynaudio
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet, Wi-FiGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
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 & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers31
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers13
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel HM77 Express
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers5345064899
Processor codeKnown for oneSR04WUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W180 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
Securityidentical
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
WidthDiffers378 mm396 mm
DepthDiffers269 mm265 mm
Height (front)Differs2.54 cm3.5 cm
Height (rear)Differs2.7 cm4.6 cm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 kg
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
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9

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