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ASUS Vivobook 15 X542UR-GQ040T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.12 TB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® 930MX Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows vs MSI GP62 7RD(Leopard)-612PL

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  • 129specifications compared
  • 37differ
  • 92identical
  • 51known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • Vivobook 15 X542UR-GQ040T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.12 TB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® 930MX Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows:Intel® Core™ i5
    • GP62 7RD(Leopard)-612PL:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Vivobook 15 X542UR-GQ040T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.12 TB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® 930MX Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows:7th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • GP62 7RD(Leopard)-612PL:7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Vivobook 15 X542UR-GQ040T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.12 TB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® 930MX Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows:i5-7200U
    • GP62 7RD(Leopard)-612PL:i7-7700HQ
  • Processor cores
    • Vivobook 15 X542UR-GQ040T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.12 TB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® 930MX Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows:2
    • GP62 7RD(Leopard)-612PL:4
  • Processor threads
    • Vivobook 15 X542UR-GQ040T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.12 TB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® 930MX Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows:4
    • GP62 7RD(Leopard)-612PL:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Vivobook 15 X542UR-GQ040T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.12 TB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® 930MX Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows:3.1 GHz
    • GP62 7RD(Leopard)-612PL:3.8 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Vivobook 15 X542UR-GQ040T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.12 TB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® 930MX Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows:2.5 GHz
    • GP62 7RD(Leopard)-612PL:2.8 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • Vivobook 15 X542UR-GQ040T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.12 TB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® 930MX Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows:4 GT/s
    • GP62 7RD(Leopard)-612PL:8 GT/s

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180 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Displayidentical
Display resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers7th gen Intel® Core™ i57th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-7200Ui7-7700HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.8 GHz
System bus rateDiffers4 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1356Unknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeDiffersOPIDMI3
SteppingKnown for oneH0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W45 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one2.7 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-downDiffers7.5 W35 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x8
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i7-7700 Mobile Series
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers2133 MHz2400 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 930MXNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 620Intel® HD 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)Differs1000 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x59160x591B
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
CUDAKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio2 differ
Audio systemKnown for oneSonicMasterUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Speaker powerDiffers1.5 W8 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Network2 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-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 LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.2
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features2 differ
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 ARK IDDiffers9544397185
Processor codeKnown for oneSR2ZUUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 24 mm42 x 28 mm
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W150 W
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
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.15 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers251 mm260 mm
HeightKnown for one23.2 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.7 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.9 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM175
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source41 Wh
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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