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ASUS X552LAV-SX394H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop vs MSI GE60 2PL(Apache)-408RU

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  • 133specifications compared
  • 45differ
  • 88identical
  • 46known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • X552LAV-SX394H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • GE60 2PL(Apache)-408RU:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor family
    • X552LAV-SX394H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
    • GE60 2PL(Apache)-408RU:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • X552LAV-SX394H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • GE60 2PL(Apache)-408RU:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • X552LAV-SX394H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop:i3-4030U
    • GE60 2PL(Apache)-408RU:i7-4710HQ
  • Processor cores
    • X552LAV-SX394H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop:2
    • GE60 2PL(Apache)-408RU:4
  • Processor threads
    • X552LAV-SX394H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop:4
    • GE60 2PL(Apache)-408RU:8
  • Processor frequency
    • X552LAV-SX394H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop:1.9 GHz
    • GE60 2PL(Apache)-408RU:2.5 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • X552LAV-SX394H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop:3 MB
    • GE60 2PL(Apache)-408RU:6 MB

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179 specifications
Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display1 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i34th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-4030Ui7-4710HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor frequencyDiffers1.9 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168BGA 1364
Processor seriesDiffersIntel® Core™ i3-4000 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
SteppingDiffersD0C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W47 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers4x1, 2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 GHz
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Graphics8 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 850M
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4400Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers1212.0
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0xA160x416
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.3
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMasterSound Blaster Cinema 2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
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
Networkidentical
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features6 differ
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one9.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneYesUnknown — 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 IDDiffers8101878930
Processor codeDiffersSR1ENSR1PX
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
UARTKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityDiffers37 Wh4400 mAh
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
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
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, Supervisor, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers251 mm249.5 mm
Height (front)Differs2.48 cm3.23 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.17 cm3.76 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM86
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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