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ASUS ROG G703GI-98D08CB1 laptop Intel® Core™ i9 i9-8950HK vs HP Pavilion 17-ab497na Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8300H Laptop

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  • 29differ
  • 91identical
  • 63known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS ROG G703GI-98D08CB1 laptop Intel® Core™ i9 i9-8950HK has 2 more processor cores than the HP Pavilion 17-ab497na Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8300H Laptop (6 vs 4). The ASUS ROG G703GI-98D08CB1 laptop Intel® Core™ i9 i9-8950HK has 4 more processor threads than the HP Pavilion 17-ab497na Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8300H Laptop (12 vs 8). The ASUS ROG G703GI-98D08CB1 laptop Intel® Core™ i9 i9-8950HK has 0.8 GHz more processor boost frequency than the HP Pavilion 17-ab497na Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8300H Laptop (4.8 GHz vs 4 GHz). Only the ASUS ROG G703GI-98D08CB1 laptop Intel® Core™ i9 i9-8950HK has Intel TSX-NI. Product colour: Grey on the ASUS ROG G703GI-98D08CB1 laptop Intel® Core™ i9 i9-8950HK, Black on the HP Pavilion 17-ab497na Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8300H Laptop.

  • Product colour
    • ROG G703GI-98D08CB1 laptop Intel® Core™ i9 i9-8950HK:Grey
    • Pavilion 17-ab497na Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8300H Laptop:Black
  • Processor family
    • ROG G703GI-98D08CB1 laptop Intel® Core™ i9 i9-8950HK:Intel® Core™ i9
    • Pavilion 17-ab497na Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8300H Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • ROG G703GI-98D08CB1 laptop Intel® Core™ i9 i9-8950HK:8th gen Intel® Core™ i9
    • Pavilion 17-ab497na Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8300H Laptop:8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • ROG G703GI-98D08CB1 laptop Intel® Core™ i9 i9-8950HK:i9-8950HK
    • Pavilion 17-ab497na Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8300H Laptop:i5-8300H
  • Processor cores
    • ROG G703GI-98D08CB1 laptop Intel® Core™ i9 i9-8950HK:6
    • Pavilion 17-ab497na Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8300H Laptop:4
  • Processor threads
    • ROG G703GI-98D08CB1 laptop Intel® Core™ i9 i9-8950HK:12
    • Pavilion 17-ab497na Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8300H Laptop:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • ROG G703GI-98D08CB1 laptop Intel® Core™ i9 i9-8950HK:4.8 GHz
    • Pavilion 17-ab497na Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8300H Laptop:4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • ROG G703GI-98D08CB1 laptop Intel® Core™ i9 i9-8950HK:2.9 GHz
    • Pavilion 17-ab497na Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8300H Laptop:2.3 GHz

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183 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneGamingUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Displayidentical
Display diagonal43.9 cm (17.3")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
Panel typeIPSIPS
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i9Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers8th gen Intel® Core™ i98th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi9-8950HKi5-8300H
Processor coresDiffers64
Processor threadsDiffers128
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4.8 GHz4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz2.3 GHz
System bus rate8 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers12 MB8 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1440BGA 1440
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i9-8000 Mobile seriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameCoffee LakeCoffee Lake
Bus typeDMIDMI
SteppingKnown for oneU0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)45 W45 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x81x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.8 GHz
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers64 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speed2666 MHz2666 MHz
Memory form factorSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
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
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers3 TB1.12 TB
Storage mediaHDD+SSDHDD+SSD
Hybrid-HDD capacityKnown for one2 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD size2.5"2.5"
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacityDiffers1 TB128 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD-RW
Card reader integratedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Total HDDs capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Total SSDs capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
SSD form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM.2
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1080NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers8 GB2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR5XGDDR5
On-board graphics card familyIntel® UHD GraphicsIntel® UHD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® UHD Graphics 630Intel® UHD Graphics 630
Maximum on-board graphics card memory64 GB64 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency350 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.54.5
On-board graphics card ID0x3E9B0x3E9B
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonic StudioB&O PLAY
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 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
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version5.05.0
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x2
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
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 quantityDiffers30
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantity00
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Virtual Reality (VR) readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM370Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10Windows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Pre-installed softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNetflix
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMcAfee LiveSafe, Microsoft Office 365
Processor special features3 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 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® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers134903134876
Processor codeKnown for oneSRCKNUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor package size42 x 28 mm42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one280 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers4.7 kg3.07 kg
WidthDiffers425 mm416 mm
DepthDiffers319 mm279.5 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
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source29.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP JumpStartKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HP CoolSenseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HP Audio BoostKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HP speaker typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Dual Speakers
HP Audio SwitchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HP ImagepadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HP front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Wide Vision HD
HP segmentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source62 Wh
Fast chargingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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