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ASUS Zenbook UX32A-R3029X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U vs MSI Gaming GT70H-804817B Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop

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  • 141specifications compared
  • 56differ
  • 85identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Zenbook UX32A-R3029X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Grey, Metallic
    • Gaming GT70H-804817B Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • Zenbook UX32A-R3029X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • Gaming GT70H-804817B Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Zenbook UX32A-R3029X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Gaming GT70H-804817B Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • Zenbook UX32A-R3029X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:HD
    • Gaming GT70H-804817B Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • Zenbook UX32A-R3029X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Gaming GT70H-804817B Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Zenbook UX32A-R3029X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • Gaming GT70H-804817B Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Zenbook UX32A-R3029X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:i3-3217U
    • Gaming GT70H-804817B Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:i7-3630QM
  • Processor cores
    • Zenbook UX32A-R3029X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:2
    • Gaming GT70H-804817B Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:4

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Comparison of UX32A-R3029X, GT70H-804817B
174 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersGrey, MetallicBlack
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAluminium
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i33rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-3217Ui7-3630QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023PGA988
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-3200 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile series
SteppingDiffersL1E1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W45 W
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1824
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory form factorDiffersOn-board + SO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 4 GB
Memory slotsDiffers1x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB32 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage6 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB878 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
HDD capacityDiffers320 GB750 GB
SSD capacityDiffers24 GB128 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersNoBlu-Ray DVD Combo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 680M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz1150 MHz
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMasterDynaudio
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneBang & OlufsenUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Data networkKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
4G WiMAXKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces8 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsDiffers01
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM76 ExpressIntel HM77 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 8
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 differ
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers6569771459
Processor codeDiffersSR0N9SR0UX
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 mm37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery capacityKnown for one6520 mAhUnknown — 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
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.45 kg3.9 kg
WidthDiffers325 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers223 mm288 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source55 mm
Height (front)Known for one5.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one1.8 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterpriseUnknown — not stated by the source

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