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ASUS ROG G53SX-IX247V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM vs MSI X-Slim Series X460-003IT Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM

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  • 134specifications compared
  • 35differ
  • 99identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • ROG G53SX-IX247V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • X-Slim Series X460-003IT Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor model
    • ROG G53SX-IX247V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:i7-2670QM
    • X-Slim Series X460-003IT Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:i7-2630QM
  • Processor boost frequency
    • ROG G53SX-IX247V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:3.1 GHz
    • X-Slim Series X460-003IT Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2.9 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • ROG G53SX-IX247V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2.2 GHz
    • X-Slim Series X460-003IT Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • ROG G53SX-IX247V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:BGA 1224
    • X-Slim Series X460-003IT Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Socket 988
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • ROG G53SX-IX247V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:22
    • X-Slim Series X460-003IT Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:20
  • Internal memory
    • ROG G53SX-IX247V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:8 GB
    • X-Slim Series X460-003IT Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:4 GB
  • Memory slots
    • ROG G53SX-IX247V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:4x SO-DIMM
    • X-Slim Series X460-003IT Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2x SO-DIMM

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Comparison of G53SX-IX247V, X460-003IT
171 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorKnown for oneClamshellUnknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
External displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation2nd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-2670QMi7-2630QM
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz2.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache6 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1224Socket 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)Differs2220
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one1333 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsDiffers4x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.5 TB500 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers21
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersBlu-Ray DVD ComboDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS Duo, MS PRO, SDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560MNot available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyDiffersIntel, NVIDIAIntel
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneEAX Advanced HDUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffers802.11 b/g/nWi-Fi
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 ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0+HS
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers31
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
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
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inYesYes
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
TV-outNoNo
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source87
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
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® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5347052219
Processor codeDiffersSR02SSR02Y
Processor package sizeDiffers31 mm37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Battery capacityDiffers74 Wh5200 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers150 W90 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one7.7 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19.5 VUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3.92 kg1.98 kg
WidthDiffers391 mm339 mm
DepthDiffers297 mm239.4 mm
Height (front)Known for one3 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one6 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22.3 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source339 x 239.4 x 22.3 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portNoNo
Compliance industry standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3/802.3u/802.3abIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP

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