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ASUS X55C-DS31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M vs MSI Gaming GE60-I560M247 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop

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  • 140specifications compared
  • 41differ
  • 99identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • X55C-DS31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M:Black
    • Gaming GE60-I560M247 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Black, Grey
  • Display resolution
    • X55C-DS31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Gaming GE60-I560M247 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • X55C-DS31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M:HD
    • Gaming GE60-I560M247 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • X55C-DS31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Gaming GE60-I560M247 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • X55C-DS31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • Gaming GE60-I560M247 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • X55C-DS31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M:i3-2370M
    • Gaming GE60-I560M247 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:i5-3230M
  • Processor frequency
    • X55C-DS31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M:2.4 GHz
    • Gaming GE60-I560M247 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:2.6 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • X55C-DS31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M:Socket 988
    • Gaming GE60-I560M247 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:BGA 1023

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Comparison of X55C-DS31, GE60-I560M247
173 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Grey
Display2 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Processor12 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i33rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-2370Mi5-3230M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
SteppingDiffersJ1L1
TjunctionDiffers85 °C105 °C
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2426
Memory1 differ
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsDiffers1x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneOn-board + SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 660M
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 Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1160x166
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMaster LiteTHX TruStudio PRO
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Keyboardidentical
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features7 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5344272056
Processor codeDiffersSR0DPSR0WX
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one47 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 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 one3.42 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.45 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers378 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm250 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37.6 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
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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