Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS X550ZE-DM051H AMD FX™ FX-7500 Laptop vs MSI GS30 2M(Shadow)-036CZ

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  • 62specifications compared
  • 32differ
  • 30identical
  • 125known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • X550ZE-DM051H AMD FX™ FX-7500 Laptop:Grey, Silver
    • GS30 2M(Shadow)-036CZ:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • X550ZE-DM051H AMD FX™ FX-7500 Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GS30 2M(Shadow)-036CZ:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Display surface
    • X550ZE-DM051H AMD FX™ FX-7500 Laptop:Gloss
    • GS30 2M(Shadow)-036CZ:Matt
  • Processor manufacturer
    • X550ZE-DM051H AMD FX™ FX-7500 Laptop:AMD
    • GS30 2M(Shadow)-036CZ:Intel
  • Processor family
    • X550ZE-DM051H AMD FX™ FX-7500 Laptop:AMD FX™
    • GS30 2M(Shadow)-036CZ:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • X550ZE-DM051H AMD FX™ FX-7500 Laptop:FX-7500
    • GS30 2M(Shadow)-036CZ:i7-4870HQ
  • Processor threads
    • X550ZE-DM051H AMD FX™ FX-7500 Laptop:4
    • GS30 2M(Shadow)-036CZ:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • X550ZE-DM051H AMD FX™ FX-7500 Laptop:3.6 GHz
    • GS30 2M(Shadow)-036CZ:3.7 GHz

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187 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersGrey, SilverBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceDiffersGlossMatt
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD FX™Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersFX-7500i7-4870HQ
Processor cores44
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.6 GHz3.7 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.7 GHz2.5 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceL3
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1364
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i7-4800 Mobile series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCrystal Well
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI2
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceC0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source47 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory16 GB16 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB256 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers10
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcemSATA
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-RWNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SD, SDHCSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon R5 M230Not available
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Iris™ Pro Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon R7Intel® Iris™ Pro Graphics 5200
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.2/12
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.3
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0xD26
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMasterSound Blaster Cinema 2
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-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 LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,1000,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4b
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD A76M FCHIntel® HM87
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 8.1Windows 8.1
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source83504
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR1ZX
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cells44
Battery capacityDiffers44 Wh47.36 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W65 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one4.74 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Docking stationidentical
Docking station connecting interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCI Express x16 (Gen 3)
Docking station graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970
Docking station graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 TB
Docking station graphics card memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
Docking station built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking station audio output channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1
Docking station speakers RMS powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 W
Docking station subwoofer RMS powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 W
Docking station Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking station USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Docking station mini DisplayPortKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Docking station headphone outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking station microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking station power connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24-pin
Docking station power supplyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source450 W
Docking station LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKiller Gb LAN
Docking station supported HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5"
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.26 kg1.2 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm320 mm
DepthDiffers251 mm227 mm
HeightDiffers25.1 mm19.8 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking station includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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