Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS Zenbook Pro UX501JW-CM435T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4750HQ Laptop vs MSI GS70 2QC(Stealth)-027RU

135specifications compared
54differ
81identical
61known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Zenbook Pro UX501JW-CM435T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4750HQ Laptop:Grey, Stainless steel
- GS70 2QC(Stealth)-027RU:Black
Market positioning
- Zenbook Pro UX501JW-CM435T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4750HQ Laptop:High performance
- GS70 2QC(Stealth)-027RU:Gaming
Display diagonal
- Zenbook Pro UX501JW-CM435T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4750HQ Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
- GS70 2QC(Stealth)-027RU:43.9 cm (17.3")
Processor generation
- Zenbook Pro UX501JW-CM435T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4750HQ Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
- GS70 2QC(Stealth)-027RU:5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- Zenbook Pro UX501JW-CM435T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4750HQ Laptop:i7-4750HQ
- GS70 2QC(Stealth)-027RU:i7-5700HQ
Processor boost frequency
- Zenbook Pro UX501JW-CM435T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4750HQ Laptop:3.2 GHz
- GS70 2QC(Stealth)-027RU:3.5 GHz
Processor frequency
- Zenbook Pro UX501JW-CM435T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4750HQ Laptop:2 GHz
- GS70 2QC(Stealth)-027RU:2.7 GHz
Processor cache type
- Zenbook Pro UX501JW-CM435T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4750HQ Laptop:Smart Cache
- GS70 2QC(Stealth)-027RU:L3

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Comparison of UX501JW-CM435T, GS70 2QC(Stealth)-027RU
196 specifications	A ASUS Zenbook Pro UX501JW-CM435T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4750HQ Laptop Model UX501JW-CM435T View product	B MSI GS70 2QC(Stealth)-027RU View product
Design2 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Grey, Stainless steel	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Market positioningDiffers	High performance	Gaming
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen	No	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
Panel typeKnown for one	IPS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	4th gen Intel® Core™ i7	5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i7-4750HQ	i7-5700HQ
Processor cores	4	4
Processor threads	8	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.2 GHz	3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2 GHz	2.7 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 GT/s
Processor cache	6 MB	6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L3
Processor socket	BGA 1364	BGA 1364
Processor lithographyDiffers	22 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	64-bit	32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-4700 Mobile series	Intel Core i7-5700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Crystal Well	Broadwell
Bus type	DMI2	DMI2
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	C0	G0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	47 W	47 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	37 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.6 GHz
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x4, 1x8, 2x8
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory form factorDiffers	On-board + SO-DIMM	SO-DIMM
Memory slotsDiffers	1x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	16 GB	16 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one	16 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	512 GB	1 TB
Storage mediaDiffers	SSD	HDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7200 RPM
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD, SDXC	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one	512 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics7 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card model	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M
Discrete graphics card memory	2 GB	2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR5
On-board graphics card familyDiffers	Intel® Iris™ Pro Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® Iris™ Pro Graphics 5200	Intel® HD Graphics 5600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	2 GB	32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	200 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1200 MHz	1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers	11.2/12	11.2
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.3
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0xD26	0x1612
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio3 differ
Audio systemDiffers	SonicMaster Premium	Sound Blaster Cinema 2
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	2	4
Speakers manufacturerDiffers	Bang & Olufsen	Dynaudio
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1920 x 1080 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 standardsDiffers	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,100 Mbit/s	10,1000,100 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	3	4
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4b
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
Mini DisplayPorts quantityDiffers	1	2
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
SmartCard slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel® HM87	Intel® HM87
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Island-style keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 10	Windows 8.1
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features12 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
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	14 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
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)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Built-in Visuals Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	No	Yes
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)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® OS GuardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	76087	87716
Processor codeDiffers	SR18J	SR2BP
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm	37.5 x 32 x 1.8 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	SSE4.2, AVX 2.0, SSE4.1
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	No	Yes
Batteryidentical
Battery technology	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	60 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	120 W	150 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 currentKnown for one	6.32 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	19 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
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
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.27 kg	2.66 kg
WidthDiffers	383 mm	418.5 mm
DepthDiffers	255 mm	287 mm
HeightDiffers	21.3 mm	21.8 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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, FCC, BSMI, Australia C-TICK / NZ A-Tick, CCC, CB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source

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