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ASUS X551CA-SX139D Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop vs MSI Gaming GE70-2ODi58121W7 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop

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  • 111specifications compared
  • 60differ
  • 51identical
  • 59known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • X551CA-SX139D Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:Black
    • Gaming GE70-2ODi58121W7 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop:Black, Grey
  • Display diagonal
    • X551CA-SX139D Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Gaming GE70-2ODi58121W7 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • X551CA-SX139D Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Gaming GE70-2ODi58121W7 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • X551CA-SX139D Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:HD
    • Gaming GE70-2ODi58121W7 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • X551CA-SX139D Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:Intel® Pentium®
    • Gaming GE70-2ODi58121W7 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • X551CA-SX139D Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:2117U
    • Gaming GE70-2ODi58121W7 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop:i5-4200M
  • Processor threads
    • X551CA-SX139D Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:2
    • Gaming GE70-2ODi58121W7 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop:4
  • Processor frequency
    • X551CA-SX139D Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:1.8 GHz
    • Gaming GE70-2ODi58121W7 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop:2.5 GHz

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170 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Grey
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
Display surfaceKnown for oneGlossUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor12 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers2117Ui5-4200M
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023PGA946
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Pentium 2000 series for MobileIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeHaswell
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingDiffersP0C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W37 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one18Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB628 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD±RW
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 760M
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 modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.1
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x416
Audio1 differ
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Cameraidentical
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
Networkidentical
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsDiffers01
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
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
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM87
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source103
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpadUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersFreeDOSWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features19 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
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 sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
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)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers7146976348
Processor codeDiffersSR0VQSR1HA
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 mm37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one22 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityDiffers37 Wh4400 mAh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W120 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
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.15 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm418 mm
DepthDiffers251 mm269.3 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source39 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
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
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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