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ASUS ROG G53SW-SZ164 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M vs ASUS ROG G73SW-91186V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM

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  • 147specifications compared
  • 31differ
  • 116identical
  • 7known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • ROG G53SW-SZ164 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • ROG G73SW-91186V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor family
    • ROG G53SW-SZ164 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • ROG G73SW-91186V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • ROG G53SW-SZ164 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • ROG G73SW-91186V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • ROG G53SW-SZ164 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:i5-2410M
    • ROG G73SW-91186V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:i7-2630QM
  • Processor cores
    • ROG G53SW-SZ164 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2
    • ROG G73SW-91186V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:4
  • Processor threads
    • ROG G53SW-SZ164 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:4
    • ROG G73SW-91186V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:8
  • Processor frequency
    • ROG G53SW-SZ164 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.3 GHz
    • ROG G73SW-91186V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • ROG G53SW-SZ164 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:3 MB
    • ROG G73SW-91186V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:6 MB

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Comparison of G53SW-SZ164, G73SW-91186V
154 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeFull HDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-2410Mi7-2630QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequency2.9 GHz2.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023Socket 988
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameSandy BridgeSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersJ1D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2320
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1333 MHz1333 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1.5 TB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers12
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed7200 RPM7200 RPM
HDD size2.5"2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiBlu-Ray DVD Combo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS Duo, MS PRO, SDXCMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS Duo, MS PRO, SDXC
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 460MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 460M
Discrete graphics card memory1.5 GB1.5 GB
Graphics card familyIntel, NVIDIAIntel, NVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequency650 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1160x116
Number of discrete graphics cards11
Audioidentical
Audio systemEAX Advanced HD 5.0EAX Advanced HD 5.0
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeNoNo
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
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
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version2.1+EDR2.1+EDR
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity33
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity11
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 quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
TV-outNoNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersNoWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography32 nm32 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
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)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5222452219
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR02Y
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells88
Battery capacity74 Wh74 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W150 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output current6.3 A6.3 A
AC adapter output voltage19 V19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3.78 kg3.85 kg
WidthDiffers391 mm415 mm
DepthDiffers297 mm320 mm
Height (front)Known for one2 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one5 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18.9 mm
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
3DYesYes
Power requirements100 -240 V AC100 -240 V AC

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