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ASUS X55A-SX029V Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop vs MSI GT70 0ND-268BE

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  • 133specifications compared
  • 60differ
  • 73identical
  • 50known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • X55A-SX029V Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:Black
    • GT70 0ND-268BE:Aluminium, Black
  • Display diagonal
    • X55A-SX029V Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GT70 0ND-268BE:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • X55A-SX029V Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • GT70 0ND-268BE:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • X55A-SX029V Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:HD
    • GT70 0ND-268BE:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • X55A-SX029V Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:Intel® Pentium®
    • GT70 0ND-268BE:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • X55A-SX029V Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:B960
    • GT70 0ND-268BE:i7-3610QM
  • Processor cores
    • X55A-SX029V Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:2
    • GT70 0ND-268BE:4
  • Processor threads
    • X55A-SX029V Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:2
    • GT70 0ND-268BE:8

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183 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for oneLaptopUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffersBlackAluminium, Black
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor16 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersB960i7-3610QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers28
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2.3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988Socket G2
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Pentium B900 Series for MobileIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
SteppingKnown for oneQ0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
TjunctionDiffers85 °C105 C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2223
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.3 GHz
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB16 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers1333 MHz1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsDiffers1x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB32 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB878 GB
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, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source750 GB
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 GB
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 675M
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelIntel, NVIDIA
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4000
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 IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x166
Audioidentical
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTHX TruStudio PRO
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Swivel webcamKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXDiffersNoYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers13
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM70 ExpressIntel HM77 Express
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard languageKnown for oneEnglishUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features17 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersNoYes
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® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5983664899
Processor codeKnown for oneSR07VUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery capacityKnown for one47 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W180 W
AC adapter output currentKnown for one3.42 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.45 kg3.9 kg
WidthDiffers378 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm288 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.62 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.19 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one378 x 253 x 31.9 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source55 mm
Videoidentical
HD-ReadyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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