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ASUS Vivobook X540LA-XX003T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop vs MSI GE62-233 Apache Pro

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  • 128specifications compared
  • 62differ
  • 66identical
  • 66known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Vivobook X540LA-XX003T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:Brown, Gold
    • GE62-233 Apache Pro:Black
  • Display resolution
    • Vivobook X540LA-XX003T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • GE62-233 Apache Pro:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • Vivobook X540LA-XX003T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:HD
    • GE62-233 Apache Pro:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • Vivobook X540LA-XX003T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
    • GE62-233 Apache Pro:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Vivobook X540LA-XX003T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • GE62-233 Apache Pro:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Vivobook X540LA-XX003T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:i3-4005U
    • GE62-233 Apache Pro:i7-6700HQ
  • Processor cores
    • Vivobook X540LA-XX003T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:2
    • GE62-233 Apache Pro:4
  • Processor threads
    • Vivobook X540LA-XX003T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:4
    • GE62-233 Apache Pro:8

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Comparison of X540LA-XX003T, GE62-233 Apache Pro
194 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBrown, GoldBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display2 differ
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPS
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor18 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i36th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-4005Ui7-6700HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz2.6 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168BGA 1440
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel® Core™ i3-4000 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-6700 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellSkylake
Bus typeDiffersDMIDMI3
SteppingDiffersD0R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W45 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1016
PCI Express configurationsDiffers4x1, 1x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
FSB ParityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz2133 MHz
Memory form factorSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB32 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity1 TB1 TB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics9 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4400Intel® HD Graphics 530
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB1.7 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs950 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers1212.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.34.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0xA160x191B
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audioidentical
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,1000,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
DisplayPorts quantity00
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM170
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features15 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm14 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
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)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
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)DiffersNoYes
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers7510588967
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR2FQ
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one9.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
UARTKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers36
Battery capacityDiffers33 Wh51 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W120 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter output currentKnown for one2.47 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers381 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers252 mm260 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.7 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.9 cm
HeightKnown for one27.2 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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