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ASUS A42F-VX157V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M vs ASUS ROG G73JH-TZ006V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM

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  • 133specifications compared
  • 52differ
  • 81identical
  • 23known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • A42F-VX157V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:35.6 cm (14")
    • ROG G73JH-TZ006V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • A42F-VX157V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • ROG G73JH-TZ006V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor family
    • A42F-VX157V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • ROG G73JH-TZ006V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • A42F-VX157V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • ROG G73JH-TZ006V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • A42F-VX157V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:i3-370M
    • ROG G73JH-TZ006V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:i7-720QM
  • Processor cores
    • A42F-VX157V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:2
    • ROG G73JH-TZ006V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:4
  • Processor threads
    • A42F-VX157V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:4
    • ROG G73JH-TZ006V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:8
  • Processor frequency
    • A42F-VX157V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:2.4 GHz
    • ROG G73JH-TZ006V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:1.6 GHz

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Comparison of A42F-VX157V, G73JH-TZ006V
156 specifications
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor17 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-370Mi7-720QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz1.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm45 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersArrandaleClarksfield
SteppingDiffersK0B1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
TjunctionDiffers90 °C100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x161x16, 2x8
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers382 M774 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers81 mm²296 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1812
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 x 2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB1 TB
Number of HDDs installedDiffers12
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD-RW
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SDMemory Stick (MS), MiniSD, MMC, MS PRO Duo, SD, xD
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® GMA HDAMD Radeon HD 5870
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelAMD
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsNot available
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.024 GB
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one500 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one667 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSRS PSEAX Advanced HD 4.0
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio system full duplexKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0+EDR
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers34
Keyboardidentical
Numeric keypadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features14 differ
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo1.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers4902043122
Processor codeDiffersSLBUKSLBLY
Processor package sizeDiffersrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x2837.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.2
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one45 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers68
Battery capacityDiffers4400 mAh5200 mAh
Power3 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W150 W
AC adapter output currentDiffers3.42 A4.7 A
AC adapter output voltageDiffers19 V16 V
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers2.2 kg3.85 kg
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source420 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source310 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.89 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.68 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one349 x 238 x 36.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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