Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS ROG G53JW-SZ030V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM vs MSI Megabook GX640-279FR laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M

128specifications compared
60differ
68identical
14known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- ROG G53JW-SZ030V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:Black
- Megabook GX640-279FR laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:Black, Red
Display diagonal
- ROG G53JW-SZ030V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
- Megabook GX640-279FR laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolution
- ROG G53JW-SZ030V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
- Megabook GX640-279FR laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- ROG G53JW-SZ030V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:16:9
- Megabook GX640-279FR laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:16:10
Processor family
- ROG G53JW-SZ030V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:Intel® Core™ i7
- Megabook GX640-279FR laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- ROG G53JW-SZ030V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:Intel® Core™ i7
- Megabook GX640-279FR laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- ROG G53JW-SZ030V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:i7-720QM
- Megabook GX640-279FR laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:i5-450M
Processor cores
- ROG G53JW-SZ030V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:4
- Megabook GX640-279FR laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:2

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Comparison of G53JW-SZ030V, GX640-279FR
142 specifications	A ASUS ROG G53JW-SZ030V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM Model G53JW-SZ030V View product	B MSI Megabook GX640-279FR laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M Model GX640-279FR View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, Red
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	16:10
HD typeKnown for one	Full HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor19 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i7-720QM	i5-450M
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	8	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.8 GHz	2.66 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.6 GHz	2.4 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	2.5 GT/s	4.8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	Socket 988	Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers	45 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-700 Mobile Series	Intel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Clarksfield	Arrandale
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	B1	K0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	45 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8	1x16
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	774 M	382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	296 mm²	81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	12	18
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	1333 MHz	1066 MHz
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	4 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	500 GB
Number of HDDs installedDiffers	2	1
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS Duo, MS PRO, SDXC	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
HDD capacityKnown for one	500 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 460M	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5850
Graphics card familyDiffers	NVIDIA	AMD
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	766 MHz
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	EAX Advanced HD 5.0	HD
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Network3 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
TV-out	No	No
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel® HM55 Express	Intel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Full-size keyboard	Yes	Yes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	103
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features14 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	45 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	1.0	1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Differs	Yes	36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers	43122	49022
Processor codeDiffers	SLBLY	SLBTZ
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 mm	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.2	SSE4.1/4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	8	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	74 Wh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	150 W	120 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	3.6 kg	2.7 kg
WidthDiffers	391 mm	360 mm
DepthDiffers	297 mm	260 mm
Height (front)Differs	2 cm	3.3 cm
Height (rear)Differs	5 cm	3.6 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC

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