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ASUS ROG G53JW-IX157V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM vs ASUS K42JA-VX048D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M

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  • 137specifications compared
  • 59differ
  • 78identical
  • 13known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • ROG G53JW-IX157V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Black
    • K42JA-VX048D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Brown
  • Display diagonal
    • ROG G53JW-IX157V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • K42JA-VX048D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor family
    • ROG G53JW-IX157V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • K42JA-VX048D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • ROG G53JW-IX157V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • K42JA-VX048D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • ROG G53JW-IX157V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:i7-740QM
    • K42JA-VX048D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:i3-370M
  • Processor cores
    • ROG G53JW-IX157V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:4
    • K42JA-VX048D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:2
  • Processor threads
    • ROG G53JW-IX157V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:8
    • K42JA-VX048D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:4
  • Processor frequency
    • ROG G53JW-IX157V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:1.73 GHz
    • K42JA-VX048D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:2.4 GHz

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Comparison of G53JW-IX157V, K42JA-VX048D
150 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackBrown
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display diagonal (metric)Known for one39.6 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor18 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi7-740QMi3-370M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor frequencyDiffers1.73 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rate2.5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketSocket 988Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-700 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersClarksfieldArrandale
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersB1K0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C90 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x81x16
PCI Express slots versionDiffers22.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers774 M382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers296 mm²81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1318
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.93 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB2 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1066 MHz
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacity500 GB500 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity500 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedDiffers7200 RPM5400 RPM
HDD size2.5"2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffersBlu-Ray DVD ComboDVD±RW
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS Duo, MS PRO, SDXCMMC, SD
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 460MAMD Mobility Radeon HD 5730
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers1.5 GB2 GB
Graphics card familyDiffersNVIDIAATI, Intel
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR5GDDR3
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersNot availableIntel® 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
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersTHX TruStudioSRS Premium Sound
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs2 MP0.3 MP
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothNoNo
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity33
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers10
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel® HM55 ExpressIntel® HM55 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumFreeDOS
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features14 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)NoNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
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)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)NoNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)NoNo
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.0No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)YesYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers4902449020
Processor codeDiffersSLBQGSLBUK
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 mmrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Battery capacityDiffers74 Wh47 Wh
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers150 W90 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentDiffers4.7 A4.74 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3.6 kg2.2 kg
WidthDiffers391 mm349 mm
DepthDiffers297 mm238 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36.5 mm
Height (front)Known for one3 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one6 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Power supply typeAC/DCAC/DC

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