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ASUS Vivobook Max X541UA-GQ2313R laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U vs MSI PS42 8RB-206NL Modern

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  • 37differ
  • 78identical
  • 47known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI PS42 8RB-206NL Modern has 2 more processor cores than the ASUS Vivobook Max X541UA-GQ2313R laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U (4 vs 2). The MSI PS42 8RB-206NL Modern has 4 more processor threads than the ASUS Vivobook Max X541UA-GQ2313R laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U (8 vs 4). The MSI PS42 8RB-206NL Modern has 0.9 GHz more processor boost frequency than the ASUS Vivobook Max X541UA-GQ2313R laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U (4 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). Only the MSI PS42 8RB-206NL Modern has discrete graphics card. Only the ASUS Vivobook Max X541UA-GQ2313R laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U has Ethernet LAN.

  • Product colour
    • Vivobook Max X541UA-GQ2313R laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U:Red
    • PS42 8RB-206NL Modern:Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • Vivobook Max X541UA-GQ2313R laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • PS42 8RB-206NL Modern:35.6 cm (14")
  • Display resolution
    • Vivobook Max X541UA-GQ2313R laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U:1366 x 768 pixels
    • PS42 8RB-206NL Modern:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • Vivobook Max X541UA-GQ2313R laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U:HD
    • PS42 8RB-206NL Modern:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • Vivobook Max X541UA-GQ2313R laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U:Intel® Core™ i5
    • PS42 8RB-206NL Modern:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Vivobook Max X541UA-GQ2313R laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U:7th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • PS42 8RB-206NL Modern:8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Vivobook Max X541UA-GQ2313R laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U:i5-7200U
    • PS42 8RB-206NL Modern:i7-8550U
  • Processor cores
    • Vivobook Max X541UA-GQ2313R laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U:2
    • PS42 8RB-206NL Modern:4

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162 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersRedSilver
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Dual-screenNoNo
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers7th gen Intel® Core™ i58th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-7200Ui7-8550U
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz1.8 GHz
System bus rate4 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB8 MB
Processor socketBGA 1356BGA 1356
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameDiffersKaby LakeKaby Lake R
Bus typeOPIOPI
SteppingDiffersH0Y0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyDiffers2.7 GHz2 GHz
Configurable TDP-up25 W25 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers7.5 W10 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency0.8 GHz0.8 GHz
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1212
PCI Express configurations1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor cache typeKnown for oneSmart CacheUnknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2400 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory16 GB16 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity256 GB256 GB
Storage mediaSSDSSD
Total SSDs capacity256 GB256 GB
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacity256 GB256 GB
NVMeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVMe 3.0
SSD form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM.2
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSD, SDHC, SDXCUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® MX150
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 620Intel® UHD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memory32 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency300 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x59160x5917
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Audio systemKnown for oneSonicMasterUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Front camera signal formatKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source720p
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 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)
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x1
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers12
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
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Keyboard backlit colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWhite
Windows keysYesYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 ProWindows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features1 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version1.001.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)YesYes
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)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)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers95443122589
Processor package size42 X 24 mm42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSR2ZUUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers34
Battery capacityDiffers36 Wh50 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W65 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
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
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2 kg1.19 kg
WidthDiffers381.4 mm322 mm
DepthDiffers251.5 mm222 mm
HeightDiffers27.6 mm15.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Securityidentical
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, UserUnknown — not stated by the source

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