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ASUS X54C-SX018 laptop Intel® Pentium® B950 vs MSI GT70 0NC-272LU

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  • 127specifications compared
  • 59differ
  • 68identical
  • 51known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • X54C-SX018 laptop Intel® Pentium® B950:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GT70 0NC-272LU:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • X54C-SX018 laptop Intel® Pentium® B950:1366 x 768 pixels
    • GT70 0NC-272LU:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor family
    • X54C-SX018 laptop Intel® Pentium® B950:Intel® Pentium®
    • GT70 0NC-272LU:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • X54C-SX018 laptop Intel® Pentium® B950:B950
    • GT70 0NC-272LU:i7-3610QM
  • Processor cores
    • X54C-SX018 laptop Intel® Pentium® B950:2
    • GT70 0NC-272LU:4
  • Processor threads
    • X54C-SX018 laptop Intel® Pentium® B950:2
    • GT70 0NC-272LU:8
  • Processor frequency
    • X54C-SX018 laptop Intel® Pentium® B950:2.1 GHz
    • GT70 0NC-272LU:2.3 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • X54C-SX018 laptop Intel® Pentium® B950:2 MB
    • GT70 0NC-272LU:6 MB

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178 specifications
Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Product typeKnown for oneLaptopUnknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
TouchscreenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor16 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersB950i7-3610QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers28
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz2.3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersPGA988Socket G2
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Pentium B900 Series for MobileIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
TjunctionDiffers85 °C105 C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 2x16, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2123
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers1333 MHz1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 x 2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB750 GB
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source750 GB
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PROMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 GB
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelIntel, NVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x166
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNot availableUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTHX TruStudio PRO
Speakers manufacturerDiffersAltec LansingDynaudio
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit LAN, WLAN
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Integrated 4G WiMAXDiffersNoYes
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers23
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel HM77 Express
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Numeric keypadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source103
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard languageKnown for oneEnglishUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSymantec Norton Internet Security (60 days), Symantec Norton Online Backup (30 days), MAGIX Music Maker 16 (30 days), MAGIX Photo Manager 9 (30 days), MAGIX Video easy SE (30 days), WinRAR (40 days)
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMSI S-Bar, MSI BurnRecovery, MSI EasyFace, MSI EasyViewer, MSI Cinema Pro, MSI i-Charger, Microsoft Office 2010 Starter, Microsoft Windows Live Essentials, Corel WinDVD10 BD (BD SKU), Adobe Reader 9 (Limited Language), Adobe Flash Player 10, Nuance PDF Reader
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features17 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5562764899
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.xAVX
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers49
Battery capacityKnown for one37 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W180 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 one3.42 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg3.5 kg
WidthDiffers378 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm288 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source55 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.56 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.72 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one378 x 253 x 37.2 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Swivel webcamKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
HD-ReadyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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