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ASUS Vivobook 15 X540UA-GQ965T laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 256 GB SSD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 10 Home Black, Choco vs MSI P65 8RE-057IT CREATOR

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  • 113specifications compared
  • 53differ
  • 60identical
  • 67known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Black, Chocolate
    • White
  • Processor family
    • Intel® Core™ i3
    • Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • 6th gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • 8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • i3-6006U
    • i7-8700
  • Processor cores
    • 2
    • 6
  • Processor threads
    • 4
    • 12
  • Processor frequency
    • 2 GHz
    • 3.2 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • 4 GT/s
    • 8 GT/s

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Vivobook 15 X540UA-GQ965T laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 256 GB SSD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 10 Home Black, Choco

Model X540UA-GQ965T

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P65 8RE-057IT CREATORView product
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlack, ChocolateWhite
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Panel typeKnown for oneIPS
Display surfaceKnown for oneMatt
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i38th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-6006Ui7-8700
Processor coresDiffers26
Processor threadsDiffers412
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz3.2 GHz
System bus rateDiffers4 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB12 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1356LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-6000 Mobile Processor SeriesIntel Core i7-8700 Desktop Series
Processor codenameDiffersSkylakeCoffee Lake
Bus typeDiffersOPIDMI3
SteppingKnown for oneD1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W65 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one4.6 GHz
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one45 W
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers2133 MHz2666 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one32 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB512 GB
Storage mediaSSDSSD
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacityDiffers256 GB512 GB
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMicroSD (TransFlash)
SSD interfaceKnown for oneM.2
Optical drive typeKnown for oneNo
Graphics9 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® UHD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 520Intel® UHD Graphics 630
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers32 GB64 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs900 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.44.5
On-board graphics card IDDiffers19160x3E92
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one6 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5
Number of execution unitsKnown for one24
CUDAKnown for oneYes
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for oneYes
Audio1 differ
Audio systemKnown for oneSonicMaster
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker powerDiffers2 W4 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera HD typeKnown for oneHD
Video capturing speedKnown for one30 fps
Network3 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
BluetoothYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth versionKnown for one5.0
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers13
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
Mini DisplayPort/Thunderbolt combo portKnown for oneNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Mini HDMI ports quantityKnown for one0
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one0
LAN/VGA combo portKnown for oneNo
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for one0
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYes
Line-inKnown for oneNo
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneNo
Serial ports quantityKnown for one0
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one0
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one0
USB 2.0 Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0
Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1
Headphone outputsKnown for one1
Microphone inKnown for oneYes
Performanceidentical
Repairability indexKnown for one6.5
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM370
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYes
Windows keysYesYes
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYes
Keyboard backlit colourKnown for oneWhite
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bit
Processor special features10 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)YesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)DiffersNoYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel TSX-NIDiffersNoYes
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers91157126686
Processor codeDiffersSSSR2UWSR3QS
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 24 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
ScalabilityKnown for one1S
Thermal solution specificationKnown for onePCG 2015C
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers34
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery capacityKnown for one85 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W150 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one2.37 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYes
Password protectionKnown for oneYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.9 kg1.88 kg
WidthDiffers381 mm357.7 mm
DepthDiffers251 mm247.7 mm
HeightDiffers27.2 mm17.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneYes

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