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ASUS ROG G53SW-XT1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM vs ASUS ROG G74SX-XR1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM

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  • 138specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 124identical
  • 10known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • ROG G53SW-XT1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • ROG G74SX-XR1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Internal memory
    • ROG G53SW-XT1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:8 GB
    • ROG G74SX-XR1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:12 GB
  • Optical drive type
    • ROG G53SW-XT1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Blu-Ray DVD Combo
    • ROG G74SX-XR1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:DVD-RW
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • ROG G53SW-XT1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 460M
    • ROG G74SX-XR1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560M
  • Audio system
    • ROG G53SW-XT1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:EAX Advanced HD 5.0
    • ROG G74SX-XR1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:EAX
  • Wireless technology
    • ROG G53SW-XT1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Wi-Fi
    • ROG G74SX-XR1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:802.11b/g/n
  • VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
    • ROG G53SW-XT1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:0
    • ROG G74SX-XR1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:1
  • Battery capacity
    • ROG G53SW-XT1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:5200 mAh
    • ROG G74SX-XR1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:74 Wh

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Comparison of G53SW-XT1, G74SX-XR1
148 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
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation2nd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modeli7-2630QMi7-2630QM
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequency2.9 GHz2.9 GHz
Processor frequency2 GHz2 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache6 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketSocket 988Socket 988
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameSandy BridgeSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingD2D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)45 W45 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)2020
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB12 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1333 MHz1333 MHz
Memory slots4x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory16 GB16 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacity640 GB640 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one640 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceSATASATA
Optical drive typeDiffersBlu-Ray DVD ComboDVD-RW
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS Duo, MS PRO, SDXCMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SDXC
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 460MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560M
Graphics card familyNVIDIANVIDIA
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)1100 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1160x116
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersEAX Advanced HD 5.0EAX
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffersWi-Fi802.11b/g/n
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothNoNo
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ports & interfaces1 differ
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 quantityDiffers01
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
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedKnown for oneWindows 7 Home PremiumUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special featuresidentical
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)YesYes
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™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK ID5221952219
Processor codeSR02YSR02Y
Processor package size37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityDiffers5200 mAh74 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers150 W120 W
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 typeKensingtonKensington
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3.78 kg4.28 kg
WidthDiffers391 mm352 mm
DepthDiffers297 mm420 mm
Height (front)2 cm2 cm
Height (rear)Differs5 cm6.2 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Compliance industry standardsIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Power supply typeAC/DCAC/DC
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC

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