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ASUS G58VW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop vs ASUS Zenbook Pro UX501JW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop

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  • 130specifications compared
  • 45differ
  • 85identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • G58VW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:Black
    • Zenbook Pro UX501JW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:Aluminium, Grey
  • Display resolution
    • G58VW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • Zenbook Pro UX501JW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:3840 x 2160 pixels
  • HD type
    • G58VW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:Full HD
    • Zenbook Pro UX501JW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:4K Ultra HD
  • Processor generation
    • G58VW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Zenbook Pro UX501JW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • G58VW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:i7-6700HQ
    • Zenbook Pro UX501JW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:i7-4720HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • G58VW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:3.5 GHz
    • Zenbook Pro UX501JW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:3.6 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • G58VW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:8 GT/s
    • Zenbook Pro UX501JW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:5 GT/s
  • Processor cache type
    • G58VW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:Smart Cache
    • Zenbook Pro UX501JW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:L3

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Comparison of G58VW, UX501JW
171 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackAluminium, Grey
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersFull HD4K Ultra HD
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPS
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i74th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-6700HQi7-4720HQ
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz3.6 GHz
Processor frequency2.6 GHz2.6 GHz
System bus rateDiffers8 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache6 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1440BGA 1364
Processor lithographyDiffers14 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-6700 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSkylakeHaswell
Bus typeDiffersDMI3DMI2
SteppingDiffersR0C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W47 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one35 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory5 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speed2133 MHz2133 MHz
Memory form factorDiffersSO-DIMMOn-board + SO-DIMM
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB24 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.12 TB512 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDSSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityDiffers128 GB512 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCI Express
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, MS PRO, SDMMC, SD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics8 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 530Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.7 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers12.011.2/12
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.44.3
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x191B0x416
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceB&O PLAY
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 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 version4.04.0
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity33
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity00
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
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 source0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
Mini DisplayPorts quantity11
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt ports quantityDiffers01
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Processor special features6 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers1.000.00
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)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers8896778934
Processor codeDiffersSR2FQSR1Q8
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 28 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Battery capacityDiffers56 Wh60 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter power120 W120 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter output current6.3 A6.3 A
AC adapter output voltage19 V19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUL, TUV, FCC Compliance, BSMI, Australia C-TICK / NZ A-Tick Compliance, CCC, CB, JATE
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg2.27 kg
Width383 mm383 mm
Depth255 mm255 mm
Height (front)Differs2.8 cm2.06 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.25 cm2.13 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnterprise
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM170Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source

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