Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS X756UA-BB31-DB Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop vs MSI WS63 7RK-298CA

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  • 124specifications compared
  • 54differ
  • 70identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • X756UA-BB31-DB Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:Laptop
    • WS63 7RK-298CA:Mobile workstation
  • Product colour
    • X756UA-BB31-DB Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:Brown
    • WS63 7RK-298CA:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • X756UA-BB31-DB Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • WS63 7RK-298CA:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • X756UA-BB31-DB Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:1600 x 900 pixels
    • WS63 7RK-298CA:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • X756UA-BB31-DB Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:HD+
    • WS63 7RK-298CA:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • X756UA-BB31-DB Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
    • WS63 7RK-298CA:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • X756UA-BB31-DB Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:6th gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • WS63 7RK-298CA:7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • X756UA-BB31-DB Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:i3-6100U
    • WS63 7RK-298CA:i7-7700HQ

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160 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopMobile workstation
Product colourDiffersBrownBlack
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersHD+Full HD
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor15 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i37th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-6100Ui7-7700HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.8 GHz
System bus rateDiffers4 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-6100 seriesIntel Core i7-7700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersSkylakeKaby Lake
Bus typeDiffersQPIDMI3
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W45 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers7.5 W35 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x4, 4x11x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x8
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1356Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneD1Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers12 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz2400 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB512 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source512 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-RWNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® Quadro® P3000
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 520Intel® HD Graphics 630
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB64 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers19160x591B
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Audio systemKnown for oneSonicMasterUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.04.2
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers13
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM175
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Pro
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features6 differ
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers8818097185
Processor package sizeDiffers42 X 24 mm42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Intel® Insider™Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSR2EUUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers23
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W180 W
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
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg1.8 kg
WidthDiffers415 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers273 mm249 mm
HeightDiffers30 mm17.7 mm
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Securityidentical
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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