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Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS X550CA-QB31-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U vs MSI GT60 0NG-297US

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  • 135specifications compared
  • 42differ
  • 93identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Grey, Stainless steel
    • Black
  • Display resolution
    • 1366 x 768 pixels
    • 1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • Not supported
    • Full HD
  • Processor family
    • Intel® Core™ i3
    • Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • 3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • 3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • i3-3217U
    • i7-3630QM
  • Processor cores
    • 2
    • 4
  • Processor threads
    • 4
    • 8

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ASUS

X550CA-QB31-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U

Model X550CA-QB31-CB

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MSI

GT60 0NG-297USView product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersGrey, Stainless steelBlack
Display2 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersNot supportedFull HD
LED backlightKnown for oneYes
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i33rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-3217Ui7-3630QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023PGA988
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-3200 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile series
SteppingDiffersL1E1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W45 W
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1824
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB12 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for one4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one32 GB
Storage3 differ
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATA
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiBlu-Ray DVD Combo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDHC, SDXCMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® Quadro® K2000M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz1150 MHz
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMasterTHX TruStudio Pro
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for one30 fps
Networkidentical
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers13
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Line-inKnown for oneYes
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYes
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM76 ExpressIntel HM77 Express
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one103
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYes
Windows keysKnown for oneYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 7 Professional
Drivers includedKnown for oneYes
Processor special features5 differ
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers6569771459
Processor codeDiffersSR0N9SR0UX
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 mm37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers49
Battery capacityDiffers37 Wh7800 mAh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W180 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one3.42 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 V
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, User
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg3.5 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm395 mm
DepthDiffers251 mm267 mm
HeightKnown for one45 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.48 cm
Height (rear)Known for one3.17 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNo

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