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ASUS Zenbook UX21A-K1009X Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop vs MSI GE60 0NC-002BE

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  • 130specifications compared
  • 46differ
  • 84identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Zenbook UX21A-K1009X Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:Silver
    • GE60 0NC-002BE:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • Zenbook UX21A-K1009X Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:29.5 cm (11.6")
    • GE60 0NC-002BE:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor model
    • Zenbook UX21A-K1009X Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:i7-3517U
    • GE60 0NC-002BE:i7-3610QM
  • Processor cores
    • Zenbook UX21A-K1009X Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:2
    • GE60 0NC-002BE:4
  • Processor threads
    • Zenbook UX21A-K1009X Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:4
    • GE60 0NC-002BE:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Zenbook UX21A-K1009X Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:3 GHz
    • GE60 0NC-002BE:3.3 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Zenbook UX21A-K1009X Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:1.9 GHz
    • GE60 0NC-002BE:2.3 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Zenbook UX21A-K1009X Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:4 MB
    • GE60 0NC-002BE:6 MB

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170 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for oneLaptopUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack
Housing materialKnown for oneAluminiumUnknown — not stated by the source
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers29.5 cm (11.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Processor13 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-3517Ui7-3610QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz3.3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.9 GHz2.3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023Socket G2
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile series
SteppingKnown for oneL1Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W45 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C105 C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1923
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB16 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 x 2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB750 GB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one256 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDXC, xD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source750 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNot availableUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelIntel, NVIDIA
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1100 MHz
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMasterTHX TruStudio Pro
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneBang & OlufsenUnknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
TV-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source103
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Processor special features3 differ
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers6571464899
Processor codeKnown for oneSR0N6Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 mm37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one35 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 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 slotDiffersNoYes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers1.1 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers299 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers196.8 mm249.5 mm
Height (front)Differs3 mm3.76 cm
Height (rear)Differs1.7 cm3.23 cm
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterpriseUnknown — not stated by the source

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