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ASUS ROG G53JW-IX157V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM vs ASUS N53JQ-SZ103V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM

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  • 140specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 114identical
  • 6known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • ROG G53JW-IX157V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Black
    • N53JQ-SZ103V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Black, Silver
  • Display resolution
    • ROG G53JW-IX157V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:1366 x 768 pixels
    • N53JQ-SZ103V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Internal memory
    • ROG G53JW-IX157V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:6 GB
    • N53JQ-SZ103V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:4 GB
  • Memory slots
    • ROG G53JW-IX157V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:2x SO-DIMM
    • N53JQ-SZ103V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:4x SO-DIMM
  • Total storage capacity
    • ROG G53JW-IX157V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:500 GB
    • N53JQ-SZ103V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:640 GB
  • HDD capacity
    • ROG G53JW-IX157V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:500 GB
    • N53JQ-SZ103V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:640 GB
  • HDD speed
    • ROG G53JW-IX157V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:7200 RPM
    • N53JQ-SZ103V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:5400 RPM
  • Optical drive type
    • ROG G53JW-IX157V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Blu-Ray DVD Combo
    • N53JQ-SZ103V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:DVD±RW

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Comparison of G53JW-IX157V, N53JQ-SZ103V
146 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Silver
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display diagonal (metric)39.6 cm39.6 cm
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modeli7-740QMi7-740QM
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequency2.93 GHz2.93 GHz
Processor frequency1.73 GHz1.73 GHz
System bus rate2.5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor cache6 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketSocket 988Socket 988
Processor lithography45 nm45 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesIntel Core i7-700 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameClarksfieldClarksfield
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingB1B1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)45 W45 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x81x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots version22
Number of Processing Die Transistors774 M774 M
Processing Die size296 mm²296 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)1313
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory16 GB16 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1066 MHz
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB640 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB640 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, SDXCMemory Stick (MS), MS Duo, MS PRO, SD
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 460MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 425M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one1.5 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyNVIDIANVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR5GDDR3
On-board graphics card modelNot availableNot available
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersTHX TruStudioSonicFocus
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)2 MP2 MP
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity11
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
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 inYesYes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel® HM55 ExpressIntel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpadUnknown — not stated by the source
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Drivers includedYesYes
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyNoNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyYesYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)NoNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
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 Technology1.01.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)YesYes
Processor ARK ID4902449024
Processor codeSLBQGSLBQG
Processor package size37.5 x 37.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsSSE4.2SSE4.2
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
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3.6 kg2.9 kg
Width391 mm391 mm
DepthDiffers297 mm266 mm
Height (front)Differs3 cm3.05 cm
Height (rear)Differs6 cm4.05 cm
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Power supply typeAC/DCAC/DC

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