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ASUS Zenbook UX305FA-FC030H laptop Intel® Core™ M M-5Y71 vs MSI GE70 2QE(Apache Pro)-862XTR

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  • 133specifications compared
  • 67differ
  • 66identical
  • 57known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Zenbook UX305FA-FC030H laptop Intel® Core™ M M-5Y71:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • GE70 2QE(Apache Pro)-862XTR:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor family
    • Zenbook UX305FA-FC030H laptop Intel® Core™ M M-5Y71:Intel® Core™ M
    • GE70 2QE(Apache Pro)-862XTR:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Zenbook UX305FA-FC030H laptop Intel® Core™ M M-5Y71:Intel® Core™ m-5xxx
    • GE70 2QE(Apache Pro)-862XTR:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Zenbook UX305FA-FC030H laptop Intel® Core™ M M-5Y71:M-5Y71
    • GE70 2QE(Apache Pro)-862XTR:i7-4720HQ
  • Processor cores
    • Zenbook UX305FA-FC030H laptop Intel® Core™ M M-5Y71:2
    • GE70 2QE(Apache Pro)-862XTR:4
  • Processor threads
    • Zenbook UX305FA-FC030H laptop Intel® Core™ M M-5Y71:4
    • GE70 2QE(Apache Pro)-862XTR:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Zenbook UX305FA-FC030H laptop Intel® Core™ M M-5Y71:2.9 GHz
    • GE70 2QE(Apache Pro)-862XTR:3.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Zenbook UX305FA-FC030H laptop Intel® Core™ M M-5Y71:1.2 GHz
    • GE70 2QE(Apache Pro)-862XTR:2.6 GHz

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190 specifications
Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")43.9 cm (17.3")
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor19 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ MIntel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ m-5xxx4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersM-5Y71i7-4720HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.2 GHz2.6 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1234BGA 1364
Processor lithographyDiffers14 nm22 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers32-bit, 64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core M-5Y Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersBroadwellHaswell
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI2
SteppingDiffersF0C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs4.5 W47 W
TjunctionDiffers95 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffersx1 (6), x2 (4), x4 (3)1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one1.4 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one6 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one3.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one3.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersLPDDR3-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Storage6 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB1.25 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Number of SSDs installedDiffers12
SSD capacityDiffers256 GB128 GB
SSD interfaceDiffersSATA IIImSATA
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDHCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics8 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 frequencyDiffers300 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs900 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.211.2/12
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x161E0x416
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersRealTekAudio Boost
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Speakers manufacturerDiffersBang & OlufsenDynaudio
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 W
Cameraidentical
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11a, 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 source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers32
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 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
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1FreeDOS
Processor special features11 differ
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel TSX-NIDiffersYesNo
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)DiffersVT-x, VT-dVT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers8467278934
Processor codeDiffersSR23QSR1Q8
Processor package sizeDiffers30 x 16.5 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Battery capacityKnown for one45 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 voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneHDD, User, BIOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.2 kg3 kg
WidthDiffers324 mm418 mm
DepthDiffers226 mm269 mm
HeightDiffers12.3 mm39 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 oneUL, TUV, CE Marking Compliance, FCC Compliance, CCC, EU Flower, Energy star, WEEE, RoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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