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ASUS ROG G501JW-CN131H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ vs ASUS ROG G551JW-DM221H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200H

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  • 156specifications compared
  • 35differ
  • 121identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • ROG G501JW-CN131H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ:Intel® Core™ i7
    • ROG G551JW-DM221H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200H:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • ROG G501JW-CN131H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • ROG G551JW-DM221H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200H:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • ROG G501JW-CN131H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ:i7-4720HQ
    • ROG G551JW-DM221H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200H:i5-4200H
  • Processor cores
    • ROG G501JW-CN131H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ:4
    • ROG G551JW-DM221H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200H:2
  • Processor threads
    • ROG G501JW-CN131H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ:8
    • ROG G551JW-DM221H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200H:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • ROG G501JW-CN131H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ:3.6 GHz
    • ROG G551JW-DM221H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200H:3.4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • ROG G501JW-CN131H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ:2.6 GHz
    • ROG G551JW-DM221H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200H:2.8 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • ROG G501JW-CN131H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ:6 MB
    • ROG G551JW-DM221H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200H:3 MB

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Comparison of G501JW-CN131H, G551JW-DM221H
178 specifications
Processor10 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i74th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-4720HQi5-4200H
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.6 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile series
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Memory slotsDiffers1x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers512 GB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one512 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD±RW
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDXCMMC, MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, SD, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA III
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR5GDDR3
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.2/1211.1
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one4.3Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMaster PremiumSonicMaster
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Thunderbolt ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM87Intel® HM86
Processor special features6 differ
Idle StatesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers7893475027
Processor codeDiffersSR1Q8SR15G
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityDiffers60 Wh56 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter output currentKnown for one6.32 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneUL, TUV, CE Marking Compliance, FCC Compliance, BSMI, Australia C-TICK / NZ A-Tick Compliance, CCC, CBUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers2.06 kg2.7 kg
Height (front)Known for one2.06 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one2.13 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source31.5 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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