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ASUS Zenbook UX31A-C4027H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop vs MSI Gaming GE60-i560M287FD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop

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  • 136specifications compared
  • 46differ
  • 90identical
  • 47known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Silver
    • Black, Grey
  • Display diagonal
    • 33.8 cm (13.3")
    • 39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor family
    • Intel® Core™ i7
    • Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • 3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • 3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • i7-3517U
    • i5-3230M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 3 GHz
    • 3.2 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 1.9 GHz
    • 2.6 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 4 MB
    • 3 MB

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183 specifications
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ASUS

Zenbook UX31A-C4027H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop

Model UX31A-C4027H

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MSI

Gaming GE60-i560M287FD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop

Model GE60-i560M287FD

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Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack, Grey
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneYes
HD typeFull HDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneGloss
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i73rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-3517Ui5-3230M
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.9 GHz2.6 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1023BGA 1023
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
Processor codenameIvy BridgeIvy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingL1L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W35 W
Tjunction105 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1926
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMM
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB750 GB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers01
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1
SSD capacityKnown for one256 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA III
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
HDD capacityKnown for one750 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATA
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPM
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 660M
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1660x166
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMasterTHX TruStudio PRO
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneBang & Olufsen
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one4
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Rear cameraKnown for oneNo
Video capturing speedKnown for one30 fps
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNo
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneYes
Mobile network generationKnown for one4G
4G standardKnown for oneWiMAX
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
4G WiMAXKnown for oneYes
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for one1
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYes
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Serial ports quantityKnown for one0
Headphone outputsKnown for one1
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mm
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel HM76 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8FreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bit
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography22 nm22 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)NoNo
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers6571472056
Processor codeDiffersSR0N6SR0WX
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 mm31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityKnown for one6840 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one7 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W120 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 V
AC adapter output voltage19 V19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.3 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers325 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers223 mm250 mm
HeightDiffers18 mm37.6 mm
Height (front)Known for one3 mm
Height (rear)Known for one1.8 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneAC
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNo
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterprise
64-bit computingKnown for oneYes

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