Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS G73JH-TY042V, DE vs ASUS G73JH-TZ012V, FR

126specifications compared
40differ
86identical
12known for one product only

Key differences

Display resolution
- G73JH-TY042V, DE:1600 x 900 pixels
- G73JH-TZ012V, FR:1920 x 1080 pixels
Processor family
- G73JH-TY042V, DE:Intel® Core™ i5
- G73JH-TZ012V, FR:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- G73JH-TY042V, DE:Intel® Core™ i5
- G73JH-TZ012V, FR:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- G73JH-TY042V, DE:i5-520M
- G73JH-TZ012V, FR:i7-720QM
Processor cores
- G73JH-TY042V, DE:2
- G73JH-TZ012V, FR:4
Processor threads
- G73JH-TY042V, DE:4
- G73JH-TZ012V, FR:8
Processor boost frequency
- G73JH-TY042V, DE:2.93 GHz
- G73JH-TZ012V, FR:2.8 GHz
Processor frequency
- G73JH-TY042V, DE:2.4 GHz
- G73JH-TZ012V, FR:1.6 GHz

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Comparison of G73JH-TY042V, DE, G73JH-TZ012V, FR
138 specifications	A ASUS G73JH-TY042V, DE View product	B ASUS G73JH-TZ012V, FR View product
Display1 differ
Display diagonal	43.9 cm (17.3")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1600 x 900 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeKnown for one	HD+	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surface	Gloss	Gloss
Processor19 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i5-520M	i7-720QM
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.93 GHz	2.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	1.6 GHz
System bus rate	2.5 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 956	Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-500 Mobile Series	Intel Core i7-700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Arrandale	Clarksfield
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	C2	B1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	45 W
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16	1x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	382 M	774 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	81 mm²	296 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	18	12
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	2 x 2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	640 GB	1 TB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
Optical drive typeKnown for one	DVD Super Multi DL	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	MMC, SD, xD	MMC, SD, xD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 GB
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card model	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5870	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5870
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Not available
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	500 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	766 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio system	EAX Advanced HD 4.0	EAX Advanced HD 4.0
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Built-in subwoofer	Yes	Yes
Networkidentical
Networking type	WLAN, Gigabit Ethernet	WLAN, Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technology	IEEE 802.11 b/g/n	IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	2.1+EDR	2.1+EDR
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity	4	4
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Modem (RJ-11) ports	0	0
TV-in port	No	No
TV-out	No	No
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
USB 1.1 ports quantity	0	0
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel® HM55 Express	Intel® HM55 Express
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Trial software	Trend Micro Internet Security	Trend Micro Internet Security
Bundled software	Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.0 NERO 8 Essentials Power2Go ASUS	Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.0 NERO 8 Essentials Power2Go ASUS
Processor special features13 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options availableDiffers	Yes	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	45 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	1.0	1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Differs	36 bit	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	47341	43122
Processor package sizeDiffers	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1/4.2	SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SLBLY
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells	8	8
Battery capacity	5200 mAh	5200 mAh
Power3 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	120 W	150 W
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentDiffers	4.74 A	4.7 A
AC adapter output voltageDiffers	19 V	16 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight	3.85 kg	3.85 kg
Width	420 mm	420 mm
Depth	310 mm	310 mm
Height (front)	1.89 cm	1.89 cm
Height (rear)	5.68 cm	5.68 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Internal modem	No	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC

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