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ASUS X551CA-SX024H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop vs MSI GT60 2OD (3K Edition)-225BE

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  • 130specifications compared
  • 51differ
  • 79identical
  • 62known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • X551CA-SX024H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • GT60 2OD (3K Edition)-225BE:2880 x 1620 pixels
  • Processor family
    • X551CA-SX024H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
    • GT60 2OD (3K Edition)-225BE:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • X551CA-SX024H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • GT60 2OD (3K Edition)-225BE:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • X551CA-SX024H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:i3-3217U
    • GT60 2OD (3K Edition)-225BE:i7-4700MQ
  • Processor cores
    • X551CA-SX024H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:2
    • GT60 2OD (3K Edition)-225BE:4
  • Processor threads
    • X551CA-SX024H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:4
    • GT60 2OD (3K Edition)-225BE:8
  • Processor frequency
    • X551CA-SX024H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:1.8 GHz
    • GT60 2OD (3K Edition)-225BE:2.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • X551CA-SX024H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:3 MB
    • GT60 2OD (3K Edition)-225BE:6 MB

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192 specifications
Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display1 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels2880 x 1620 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor15 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i34th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-3217Ui7-4700MQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023PGA946
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-3200 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeHaswell
Bus typeDiffersDMIDMI2
SteppingDiffersL1C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W47 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one18Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.4 GHz
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB16 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
Storage6 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1.13 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiBlu-Ray DVD Combo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 4600
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1660x416
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 780M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.74 GB
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.1
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMasterSound Blaster Cinema
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Network3 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers13
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features9 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one22 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers6569775117
Processor codeDiffersSR0N9SR15H
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers49
Battery capacityDiffers37 Wh7800 mAh
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 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 one19 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one2.37 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.15 kg3.5 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm395 mm
DepthDiffers251 mm267 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.09 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.66 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source55 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — 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® HM87

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