Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS ROG G501JW-CN030H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop vs MSI GE70 2QE-807FR Apache Pro

146specifications compared
42differ
104identical
28known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- ROG G501JW-CN030H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
- GE70 2QE-807FR Apache Pro:43.9 cm (17.3")
Processor family
- ROG G501JW-CN030H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
- GE70 2QE-807FR Apache Pro:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- ROG G501JW-CN030H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
- GE70 2QE-807FR Apache Pro:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- ROG G501JW-CN030H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:i7-4720HQ
- GE70 2QE-807FR Apache Pro:i5-4210H
Processor cores
- ROG G501JW-CN030H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:4
- GE70 2QE-807FR Apache Pro:2
Processor threads
- ROG G501JW-CN030H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:8
- GE70 2QE-807FR Apache Pro:4
Processor boost frequency
- ROG G501JW-CN030H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:3.6 GHz
- GE70 2QE-807FR Apache Pro:3.5 GHz
Processor frequency
- ROG G501JW-CN030H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:2.6 GHz
- GE70 2QE-807FR Apache Pro:2.9 GHz

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Comparison of G501JW-CN030H, GE70 2QE-807FR Apache Pro
174 specifications	A ASUS ROG G501JW-CN030H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop Model G501JW-CN030H View product	B MSI GE70 2QE-807FR Apache Pro View product
Designidentical
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gaming
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD type	Full HD	Full HD
Panel typeKnown for one	IPS	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Matt
Dual-screenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor10 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	4th gen Intel® Core™ i7	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i7-4720HQ	i5-4210H
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	8	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.6 GHz	3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.6 GHz	2.9 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L3	Smart Cache
Processor socket	BGA 1364	BGA 1364
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-4700 Mobile series	Intel Core i5-4200 Mobile series
Processor codename	Haswell	Haswell
Bus type	DMI2	DMI2
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	C0	C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	47 W	47 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory form factorDiffers	On-board + SO-DIMM	SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	2 x 8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsDiffers	1x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	16 GB	16 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacity	1.12 TB	1.12 TB
Storage media	HDD+SSD	HDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacity	1 TB	1 TB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedDiffers	5400 RPM	7200 RPM
Number of SSDs installed	1	1
SSD capacity	128 GB	128 GB
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD, SDXC	SD, SDHC, SDXC
SSD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	mSATA
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card model	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers	4 GB	2 GB
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 4600	Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memory	1.74 GB	1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency	400 MHz	400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1200 MHz	1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers	11.2/12	11.1
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one	4.3	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card ID	0x416	0x416
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR5
Audio3 differ
Audio systemDiffers	SonicMaster	Audio Boost
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	2	4
Speakers manufacturerDiffers	Bang & Olufsen	Dynaudio
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Video capturing speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 fps
Optical driveidentical
LightScribe	No	No
Network3 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,100 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	3	2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffers	No	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® HM87	Intel® HM86
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 8.1	Windows 8.1
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features6 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle StatesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffers	Yes	No
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel TSX-NI	No	No
Intel TSX-NI version	0.00	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for one	VT-d, VT-x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers	78934	78929
Processor codeDiffers	SR1Q8	SR1Q0
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm	37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Battery1 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	4	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	60 Wh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	120 W	120 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	6.32 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	19 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for one	UL, TUV, CE Marking Compliance, FCC Compliance, BSMI, Australia C-TICK / NZ A-Tick Compliance, CCC, CB, Energy star, RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.3 kg	3 kg
WidthDiffers	383 mm	418 mm
DepthDiffers	255 mm	269 mm
HeightDiffers	21 mm	39 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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