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ASUS Zenbook UX31E-RY018X Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M Laptop vs MSI Gaming GT683DXR-871BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM

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  • 132specifications compared
  • 47differ
  • 85identical
  • 46known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Zenbook UX31E-RY018X Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M Laptop:Aluminium, Metallic
    • Gaming GT683DXR-871BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • Zenbook UX31E-RY018X Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M Laptop:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • Gaming GT683DXR-871BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • Zenbook UX31E-RY018X Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M Laptop:1600 x 900 pixels
    • Gaming GT683DXR-871BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • Zenbook UX31E-RY018X Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M Laptop:HD+
    • Gaming GT683DXR-871BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Full HD
  • Processor model
    • Zenbook UX31E-RY018X Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M Laptop:i7-2677M
    • Gaming GT683DXR-871BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:i7-2670QM
  • Processor cores
    • Zenbook UX31E-RY018X Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M Laptop:2
    • Gaming GT683DXR-871BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:4
  • Processor threads
    • Zenbook UX31E-RY018X Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M Laptop:4
    • Gaming GT683DXR-871BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Zenbook UX31E-RY018X Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M Laptop:2.9 GHz
    • Gaming GT683DXR-871BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:3.1 GHz

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178 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for oneLaptopUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffersAluminium, MetallicBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Housing materialKnown for oneAluminium, MetalUnknown — not stated by the source
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
HD typeDiffersHD+Full HD
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation2nd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-2677Mi7-2670QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.2 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023BGA 1224
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameSandy BridgeSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersJ1D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W45 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1822
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB12 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1333 MHz1333 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB1 TB
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
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, SDXC
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 570M
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelIntel, NVIDIA
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1200 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1160x116
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one1.696 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMasterDynaudio
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneBang & OlufsenUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeNoNo
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.03.0+HS
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DisplayPorts quantity00
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
TV-outNoNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel QS67 ExpressIntel HM67 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Operating system architecture64-bit64-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 lithography32 nm32 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 Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
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® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5461753470
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)31 mm
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR02S
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers49
Battery capacityKnown for one50 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one7 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 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 currentKnown for one2.37 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers1.3 kg3.5 kg
WidthDiffers325 mm396 mm
DepthDiffers223 mm265 mm
Height (front)Differs3 mm3.5 cm
Height (rear)Differs1.7 cm4.6 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Mouse includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bag includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterpriseUnknown — not stated by the source

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