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ASUS ROG G53SW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM vs MSI Gaming GT780DX-285XPL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M

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  • 124specifications compared
  • 34differ
  • 90identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • ROG G53SW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Gaming GT780DX-285XPL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • ROG G53SW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Gaming GT780DX-285XPL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor family
    • ROG G53SW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Gaming GT780DX-285XPL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • ROG G53SW 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 G53SW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:i7-2630QM
    • Gaming GT780DX-285XPL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
  • Processor cores
    • ROG G53SW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:4
    • Gaming GT780DX-285XPL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2
  • Processor threads
    • ROG G53SW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:8
    • Gaming GT780DX-285XPL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • ROG G53SW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2.9 GHz
    • Gaming GT780DX-285XPL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:3 GHz

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Comparison of G53SW, GT780DX-285XPL
165 specifications
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Memoryidentical
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 capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-RWDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS Duo, MS PRO, SDXCMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one750 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 460MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 570M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 GB
Graphics card familyDiffersNVIDIAIntel, NVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1200 MHz
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersEAX Advanced HD 5.0THX 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
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Bluetooth versionDiffers2.1+EDR3.0+HS
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit Ethernet, WLANUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel HM67 Express
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source102
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumNo
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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
AC adapter output currentKnown for one6.3 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3.78 kg3.9 kg
WidthDiffers391 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers297 mm288 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source55 mm
Height (front)Known for one2 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one5 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one100 - 240VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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