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ASUS Zenbook Pro UX501JW-FI184P laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ vs MSI CX61 2QF-1650XFR

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  • 45differ
  • 87identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS Zenbook Pro UX501JW-FI184P laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ has 2 more processor cores than the MSI CX61 2QF-1650XFR (4 vs 2). The ASUS Zenbook Pro UX501JW-FI184P laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ has 4 more processor threads than the MSI CX61 2QF-1650XFR (8 vs 4). The ASUS Zenbook Pro UX501JW-FI184P laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ has 0.1 GHz more processor frequency than the MSI CX61 2QF-1650XFR (2.6 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). Only the MSI CX61 2QF-1650XFR has Ethernet LAN. Only the MSI CX61 2QF-1650XFR has microphone in.

  • Product colour
    • Zenbook Pro UX501JW-FI184P laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ:Grey, Stainless steel
    • CX61 2QF-1650XFR:White
  • Display resolution
    • Zenbook Pro UX501JW-FI184P laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ:3840 x 2160 pixels
    • CX61 2QF-1650XFR:1366 x 768 pixels
  • HD type
    • Zenbook Pro UX501JW-FI184P laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ:4K Ultra HD
    • CX61 2QF-1650XFR:Not supported
  • Processor family
    • Zenbook Pro UX501JW-FI184P laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ:Intel® Core™ i7
    • CX61 2QF-1650XFR:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • Zenbook Pro UX501JW-FI184P laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • CX61 2QF-1650XFR:4th gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Zenbook Pro UX501JW-FI184P laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ:i7-4720HQ
    • CX61 2QF-1650XFR:i3-4100M
  • Processor cores
    • Zenbook Pro UX501JW-FI184P laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ:4
    • CX61 2QF-1650XFR:2
  • Processor threads
    • Zenbook Pro UX501JW-FI184P laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ:8
    • CX61 2QF-1650XFR:4

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Comparison of UX501JW-FI184P, CX61 2QF-1650XFR
173 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersGrey, Stainless steelWhite
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers3840 x 2160 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
HD typeDiffers4K Ultra HDNot supported
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i74th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi7-4720HQi3-4100M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz2.5 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1364PGA946
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile seriesIntel Core i3-4100 Mobile Series
Processor codenameHaswellHaswell
Bus typeDMI2DMI2
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingC0C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs47 W37 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB500 GB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960MNVIDIA® GeForce® 940M
Discrete graphics card memory2 GB2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR5GDDR3
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 4600Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB2 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency400 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version11.2/1211.2/12
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.34.3
On-board graphics card ID0x4160x416
Graphics card Open GL supportYesYes
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMaster PremiumSRS PC Sound
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneBang & OlufsenUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,1000,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers32
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputsDiffers01
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM87Intel® HM86
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source102
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFreeDOS
Processor special features8 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessNoNo
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI version0.000.00
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® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersYesNo
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)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers7893476346
Processor codeDiffersSR1Q8SR1HB
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneVT-x, VT-dUnknown — 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
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W90 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter output voltage19 V19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one6.32 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers2.06 kg2.4 kg
Width383 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers255 mm249.5 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.23 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.76 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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

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