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ASUS ROG G55VW-IX190H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM vs ASUS ROG G74SX-9132SV laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM

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  • 143specifications compared
  • 41differ
  • 102identical
  • 13known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • ROG G55VW-IX190H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • ROG G74SX-9132SV laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • ROG G55VW-IX190H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:1366 x 768 pixels
    • ROG G74SX-9132SV laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • ROG G55VW-IX190H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:HD
    • ROG G74SX-9132SV laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Full HD
  • Processor generation
    • ROG G55VW-IX190H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • ROG G74SX-9132SV laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • ROG G55VW-IX190H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:i7-3630QM
    • ROG G74SX-9132SV laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:i7-2670QM
  • Processor boost frequency
    • ROG G55VW-IX190H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:3.4 GHz
    • ROG G74SX-9132SV laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:3.1 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • ROG G55VW-IX190H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:2.4 GHz
    • ROG G74SX-9132SV laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2.2 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • ROG G55VW-IX190H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:PGA988
    • ROG G74SX-9132SV laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:BGA 1224

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Comparison of G55VW-IX190H, G74SX-9132SV
156 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningGamingGaming
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display diagonal (metric)Known for one39.6 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-3630QMi7-2670QM
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.4 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.2 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache6 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersPGA988BGA 1224
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersE1D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)45 W45 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2422
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz1333 MHz
Memory slots4x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB16 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 4 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB750 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersBlu-Ray RWBlu-Ray DVD Combo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SDXC
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 660MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB3 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequency650 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1660x116
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresGigabit Ethetrnet, WLANGigabit Ethetrnet, WLAN
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
BluetoothNoNo
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers03
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers41
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
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Microphone inYesYes
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM77 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedYesYes
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 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 Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
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® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers7145953470
Processor codeDiffersSR0UXSR02S
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)31 mm
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacity74 Wh74 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output voltage19 V19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150 W
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.3 A
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers3.8 kg4.28 kg
WidthDiffers384 mm420 mm
DepthDiffers299 mm325 mm
Height (front)Differs2 cm2.09 cm
Height (rear)Differs5.1 cm6.2 cm
Other featuresidentical
3DYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 MP

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