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ASUS ROG G51VX-A1 laptop Intel® Core™2 Quad Q9000 vs HP G72-a16ED Notebook PC

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  • 103specifications compared
  • 54differ
  • 49identical
  • 56known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • ROG G51VX-A1 laptop Intel® Core™2 Quad Q9000:Black, White
    • G72-a16ED Notebook PC:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • ROG G51VX-A1 laptop Intel® Core™2 Quad Q9000:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • G72-a16ED Notebook PC:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor family
    • ROG G51VX-A1 laptop Intel® Core™2 Quad Q9000:Intel® Core™2 Quad
    • G72-a16ED Notebook PC:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • ROG G51VX-A1 laptop Intel® Core™2 Quad Q9000:Q9000
    • G72-a16ED Notebook PC:i3-350M
  • Processor cores
    • ROG G51VX-A1 laptop Intel® Core™2 Quad Q9000:4
    • G72-a16ED Notebook PC:2
  • Processor frequency
    • ROG G51VX-A1 laptop Intel® Core™2 Quad Q9000:2 GHz
    • G72-a16ED Notebook PC:2.26 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • ROG G51VX-A1 laptop Intel® Core™2 Quad Q9000:6 MB
    • G72-a16ED Notebook PC:3 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • ROG G51VX-A1 laptop Intel® Core™2 Quad Q9000:L2
    • G72-a16ED Notebook PC:Smart Cache

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159 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, WhiteBlack
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD+
Native aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16:9
Processor17 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™2 QuadIntel® Core™ i3
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersQ9000i3-350M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.26 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersSocket L1BGA 1288
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core 2 Quad Q9000 Series for MobileIntel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersPenrynArrandale
Bus typeDiffersFSBDMI
SteppingDiffersE0C2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers410 M382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers107 mm²81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs7.517
Processor front side busKnown for one1066 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB3 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs2 x 2 GB1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one800 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers640 GB320 GB
Number of HDDs installedDiffers21
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MiniSD, MMC, MS Duo, MS PRO, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
HDD capacityKnown for one320 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics card familyDiffersNVIDIAIntel
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source667 MHz
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers1.024 GB1.274 GB
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 260MUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersDolby HTAltec Lansing
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networkidentical
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEthernet, Fast Ethernet
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100Base-T(X)
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
eSATA ports quantityDiffers10
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers10
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
TV-outKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® PM45 ExpressIntel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Numeric keypadKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows Vista Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNorton Online Backup Symantec Norton Internet Security 2010
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicrosoft Internet Explorer, Windows Live Messenger, Adobe Reader, Adobe Flash Player
Processor special features15 differ
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers4048043529
Processor codeDiffersSLGEJSLBPL
Processor package sizeDiffers35 x 35 mmrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersNoYes
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W65 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one6.32 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers3.3 kg3 kg
WidthDiffers375 mm412 mm
DepthDiffers265 mm269 mm
Height (front)Differs3.43 cm3.24 cm
Height (rear)Differs4.06 cm3.74 cm
Other featuresidentical
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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