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ASUS Zenbook UX305FA-FC005H Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10 Laptop vs MSI GS30 2M-018NL Shadow

115specifications compared
47differ
68identical
83known for one product only

Key differences

Processor family
- Zenbook UX305FA-FC005H Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10 Laptop:Intel® Core™ M
- GS30 2M-018NL Shadow:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- Zenbook UX305FA-FC005H Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10 Laptop:Intel® Core™ m-5xxx
- GS30 2M-018NL Shadow:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- Zenbook UX305FA-FC005H Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10 Laptop:M-5Y10
- GS30 2M-018NL Shadow:i7-4870HQ
Processor cores
- Zenbook UX305FA-FC005H Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10 Laptop:2
- GS30 2M-018NL Shadow:4
Processor threads
- Zenbook UX305FA-FC005H Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10 Laptop:4
- GS30 2M-018NL Shadow:8
Processor boost frequency
- Zenbook UX305FA-FC005H Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10 Laptop:2 GHz
- GS30 2M-018NL Shadow:3.7 GHz
Processor frequency
- Zenbook UX305FA-FC005H Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10 Laptop:0.8 GHz
- GS30 2M-018NL Shadow:2.5 GHz
Processor cache
- Zenbook UX305FA-FC005H Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10 Laptop:4 MB
- GS30 2M-018NL Shadow:6 MB

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Comparison of UX305FA-FC005H, GS30 2M-018NL Shadow
198 specifications	A ASUS Zenbook UX305FA-FC005H Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10 Laptop Model UX305FA-FC005H View product	B MSI GS30 2M-018NL Shadow View product
Designidentical
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gaming
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	33.8 cm (13.3")	33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
HD type	Full HD	Full HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Matt
Dual-screenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ M	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	Intel® Core™ m-5xxx	4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	M-5Y10	i7-4870HQ
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2 GHz	3.7 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	0.8 GHz	2.5 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	4 MB	6 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	L3
Processor socketKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BGA 1364
Processor lithographyDiffers	14 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core M-5Y Mobile series	Intel Core i7-4800 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffers	Broadwell	Crystal Well
Bus typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DMI2
FSB ParityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	4.5 W	47 W
TjunctionDiffers	95 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	12	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x2, 1x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	2.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	16 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	LPDDR3-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	16 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	256 GB	512 GB
Storage media	SSD	SSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Number of SSDs installedDiffers	1	2
SSD capacity	256 GB	256 GB
SSD interfaceDiffers	SATA III	mSATA
Optical drive typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD, SDHC	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board graphics card familyDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® Iris™ Pro Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 5300	Intel® Iris™ Pro Graphics 5200
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	16 GB	2 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	100 MHz	200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	800 MHz	1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	11.2/12	11.2/12
On-board graphics card OpenGL version	4.3	4.3
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0xD26
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Sound Blaster Cinema 2
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 W
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Bang & Olufsen	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 fps
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	3	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4b
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsDiffers	0	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Microphone inDiffers	No	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HM87
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Numeric keypad	No	No
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 8.1	Windows 8.1
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor special features6 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)	VT-d, VT-x	VT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers	83610	83504
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SR1ZX
Processor package sizeDiffers	30 x 16.5 mm	37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS GuardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technology	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Battery capacityDiffers	45 Wh	47.36 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	33 W	65 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	19 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS, HDD, User	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking stationidentical
Docking station connecting interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	PCI Express x16 (Gen 3)
Docking station graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980
Docking station graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 TB
Docking station graphics card memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR5
Docking station built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Docking station audio output channelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.1
Docking station speakers RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 W
Docking station subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 W
Docking station Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Docking station USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Docking station mini DisplayPortKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Docking station headphone outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Docking station microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Docking station power connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24-pin
Docking station power supplyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	450 W
Docking station LAN controllerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Killer Gb LAN
Docking station supported HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5"
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.2 kg
WidthDiffers	343 mm	320 mm
DepthDiffers	226 mm	227 mm
HeightDiffers	12.3 mm	19.8 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Docking station includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables included	AC	AC
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
3D	No	No
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Enterprise	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for one	UL, TUV, CE Marking Compliance, FCC Compliance, CCC, EU Flower, Energy star, WEEE, RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source

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