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ASUS ROG G703GI-98D08CB1 laptop Intel® Core™ i9 i9-8950HK vs ASUS Vivobook S15 S530UF-58BM3CB1 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U

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  • 132specifications compared
  • 54differ
  • 78identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS ROG G703GI-98D08CB1 laptop Intel® Core™ i9 i9-8950HK has 2 more processor cores than the ASUS Vivobook S15 S530UF-58BM3CB1 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U (6 vs 4). The ASUS ROG G703GI-98D08CB1 laptop Intel® Core™ i9 i9-8950HK has 4 more processor threads than the ASUS Vivobook S15 S530UF-58BM3CB1 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U (12 vs 8). The ASUS ROG G703GI-98D08CB1 laptop Intel® Core™ i9 i9-8950HK has 1.4 GHz more processor boost frequency than the ASUS Vivobook S15 S530UF-58BM3CB1 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U (4.8 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). Only the ASUS ROG G703GI-98D08CB1 laptop Intel® Core™ i9 i9-8950HK has Ethernet LAN. Only the ASUS ROG G703GI-98D08CB1 laptop Intel® Core™ i9 i9-8950HK has microphone in.

  • Product colour
    • ROG G703GI-98D08CB1 laptop Intel® Core™ i9 i9-8950HK:Grey
    • Vivobook S15 S530UF-58BM3CB1 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • ROG G703GI-98D08CB1 laptop Intel® Core™ i9 i9-8950HK:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • Vivobook S15 S530UF-58BM3CB1 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • ROG G703GI-98D08CB1 laptop Intel® Core™ i9 i9-8950HK:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • Vivobook S15 S530UF-58BM3CB1 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U:1366 x 768 pixels
  • HD type
    • ROG G703GI-98D08CB1 laptop Intel® Core™ i9 i9-8950HK:Full HD
    • Vivobook S15 S530UF-58BM3CB1 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U:HD
  • Processor family
    • ROG G703GI-98D08CB1 laptop Intel® Core™ i9 i9-8950HK:Intel® Core™ i9
    • Vivobook S15 S530UF-58BM3CB1 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • ROG G703GI-98D08CB1 laptop Intel® Core™ i9 i9-8950HK:8th gen Intel® Core™ i9
    • Vivobook S15 S530UF-58BM3CB1 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U:8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • ROG G703GI-98D08CB1 laptop Intel® Core™ i9 i9-8950HK:i9-8950HK
    • Vivobook S15 S530UF-58BM3CB1 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U:i5-8250U
  • Processor cores
    • ROG G703GI-98D08CB1 laptop Intel® Core™ i9 i9-8950HK:6
    • Vivobook S15 S530UF-58BM3CB1 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U:4

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173 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack
Colour nameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGun Metal
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneGamingUnknown — not stated by the source
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersFull HDHD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i9Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers8th gen Intel® Core™ i98th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi9-8950HKi5-8250U
Processor coresDiffers64
Processor threadsDiffers128
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4.8 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz1.6 GHz
System bus rateDiffers8 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers12 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1440BGA 1356
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameDiffersCoffee LakeKaby Lake R
Bus typeDiffersDMIOPI
SteppingDiffersU0Y0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.8 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.8 GHz
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1612
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x81x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i9-8000 Mobile seriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers64 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers2666 MHz2400 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one64 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one64 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers3 TB256 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDSSD
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacityDiffers1 TB256 GB
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDMicroSD (TransFlash)
Hybrid-HDD capacityKnown for one2 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics9 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1080NVIDIA® GeForce® MX130
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers8 GB2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR5XGDDR5
On-board graphics card familyIntel® UHD GraphicsIntel® UHD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® UHD Graphics 630Intel® UHD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers64 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.54.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x3E9B0x5917
Number of discrete graphics cards installed11
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonic StudioSonicMaster
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.04.2
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers30
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
HDMI versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10Windows 10
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features5 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)YesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)NoNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version0.000.00
Intel TSX-NIDiffersYesNo
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® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers134903124967
Processor codeDiffersSRCKNSR3LA
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 28 mm42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source42 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers280 W65 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.42 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers4.7 kg1.8 kg
WidthDiffers425 mm361.4 mm
DepthDiffers319 mm243.5 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18 mm
Height (front)Known for one4.75 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one5.1 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedYesYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performanceidentical
Virtual Reality (VR) readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM370Unknown — 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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