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ASUS ROG G53JW-SZ176V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM vs MSI Gaming GT780DX-285XPL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M

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  • 136specifications compared
  • 34differ
  • 102identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • ROG G53JW-SZ176V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Gaming GT780DX-285XPL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor family
    • ROG G53JW-SZ176V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Gaming GT780DX-285XPL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • ROG G53JW-SZ176V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Gaming GT780DX-285XPL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • ROG G53JW-SZ176V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:i7-2630QM
    • Gaming GT780DX-285XPL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
  • Processor cores
    • ROG G53JW-SZ176V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:4
    • Gaming GT780DX-285XPL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2
  • Processor threads
    • ROG G53JW-SZ176V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:8
    • Gaming GT780DX-285XPL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • ROG G53JW-SZ176V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2.9 GHz
    • Gaming GT780DX-285XPL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:3 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • ROG G53JW-SZ176V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2 GHz
    • Gaming GT780DX-285XPL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2.4 GHz

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Comparison of G53JW-SZ176V, GT780DX-285XPL
154 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Processor12 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-2630QMi5-2430M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
SteppingDiffersD2J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W35 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2024
Memory1 differ
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Memory clock speedKnown for one1333 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers640 GB500 GB
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersBlu-Ray DVD ComboDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SDXCMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 570M
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1200 MHz
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersTHX TruStudioTHX TruStudio Pro
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network1 differ
Bluetooth versionDiffers2.1+EDR3.0+HS
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM55 ExpressIntel HM67 Express
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source102
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumNo
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers5221953450
Processor codeDiffersSR02YSR04W
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers89
Battery capacityKnown for one74 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers150 W180 W
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3.6 kg3.9 kg
WidthDiffers391 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers297 mm288 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source55 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
Power requirementsKnown for one100 - 240 V ACUnknown — not stated by the source

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