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ASUS ROG G501JW-CN188H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ vs ASUSPRO P550LAV-XO974G Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop

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  • 147specifications compared
  • 59differ
  • 88identical
  • 46known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • ROG G501JW-CN188H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • ASUSPRO P550LAV-XO974G Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
  • HD type
    • ROG G501JW-CN188H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ:Full HD
    • ASUSPRO P550LAV-XO974G Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop:HD
  • Processor family
    • ROG G501JW-CN188H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ:Intel® Core™ i7
    • ASUSPRO P550LAV-XO974G Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • ROG G501JW-CN188H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • ASUSPRO P550LAV-XO974G Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • ROG G501JW-CN188H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ:i7-4720HQ
    • ASUSPRO P550LAV-XO974G Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop:i3-4030U
  • Processor cores
    • ROG G501JW-CN188H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ:4
    • ASUSPRO P550LAV-XO974G Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop:2
  • Processor threads
    • ROG G501JW-CN188H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ:8
    • ASUSPRO P550LAV-XO974G Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop:4
  • Processor frequency
    • ROG G501JW-CN188H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ:2.6 GHz
    • ASUSPRO P550LAV-XO974G Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop:1.9 GHz

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193 specifications
Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for oneGamingUnknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
HD typeDiffersFull HDHD
Display surfaceKnown for oneMattUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor15 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i74th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi7-4720HQi3-4030U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz1.9 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1364BGA 1168
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile seriesIntel® Core™ i3-4000 Mobile Series
SteppingDiffersC0D0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs47 W15 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1612
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x44x1, 2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Differs16 GB8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one1x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB500 GB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Number of SSDs installedDiffers10
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDXCMicroSD (TransFlash)
SSD capacityKnown for one256 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics8 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960MNot available
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4600Intel® HD Graphics 4400
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB2 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers400 MHz200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.2/1212
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x4160xA16
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one4.3Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMaster PremiumSonicMaster
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
3G standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers31
Mini DisplayPorts quantityDiffers10
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Thunderbolt ports quantityDiffers10
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Mini HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1Windows 8.1 Pro
Recovery operating systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 7 Professional
Processor special features8 differ
Intel Active Management Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.5
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.5
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)DiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers7893481018
Processor codeDiffersSR1Q8SR1EN
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
UARTKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers60 Wh37 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W65 W
AC adapter output currentDiffers6.32 A3.42 A
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, User
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.06 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers255 mm251 mm
Height (front)Differs2.06 cm2.48 cm
Height (rear)Differs2.13 cm3.17 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmall Business
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM87Unknown — not stated by the source
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

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