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ASUS X551CA-SX054H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U vs MSI GX60 3CC-276XVN Destroyer

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  • 66specifications compared
  • 37differ
  • 29identical
  • 112known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • X551CA-SX054H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:1366 x 768 pixels
    • GX60 3CC-276XVN Destroyer:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • X551CA-SX054H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:HD
    • GX60 3CC-276XVN Destroyer:Full HD
  • Display surface
    • X551CA-SX054H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Gloss
    • GX60 3CC-276XVN Destroyer:Matt
  • Processor manufacturer
    • X551CA-SX054H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Intel
    • GX60 3CC-276XVN Destroyer:AMD
  • Processor family
    • X551CA-SX054H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Intel® Core™ i3
    • GX60 3CC-276XVN Destroyer:AMD A10
  • Processor model
    • X551CA-SX054H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:i3-3217U
    • GX60 3CC-276XVN Destroyer:A10-5750M
  • Processor cores
    • X551CA-SX054H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:2
    • GX60 3CC-276XVN Destroyer:4
  • Processor frequency
    • X551CA-SX054H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:1.8 GHz
    • GX60 3CC-276XVN Destroyer:2.5 GHz

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178 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display3 differ
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceDiffersGlossMatt
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersIntelAMD
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3AMD A10
Processor generationKnown for one3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffersi3-3217UA10-5750M
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.5 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL2
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1023Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithographyKnown for one22 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor operating modesKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i3-3200 Mobile SeriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameKnown for oneIvy BridgeUnknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for oneDMIUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneL1Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one17 WUnknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionKnown for one105 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one16Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one18Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 GHz
L2 cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 MB
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableAMD Radeon R9 M290X
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000AMD Radeon HD 8650G
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one350 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one1050 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x166Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD Radeon HD 8000
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSound Blaster Cinema
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers13
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
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 sourceYes
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB Sleep-and-Charge portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source103
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8FreeDOS
Processor special features9 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one22 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Processor ARK IDKnown for one65697Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSR0N9Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeKnown for one31 x 24 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneAVXUnknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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 one2.37 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneUL, CE Marking Compliance, FCC Compliance, BSMI, CCC, CB, EPEAT, Energy star, CECP, RoHS, JATEUnknown — 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
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualKnown 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 sourceAMD A76M FCH

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