Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS G73JH-TZ008X, AU vs MSI Classic CR620-034BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M

117specifications compared
54differ
63identical
25known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- G73JH-TZ008X, AU:43.9 cm (17.3")
- Classic CR620-034BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution
- G73JH-TZ008X, AU:1920 x 1080 pixels
- Classic CR620-034BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:1366 x 768 pixels
Processor family
- G73JH-TZ008X, AU:Intel® Core™ i7
- Classic CR620-034BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation
- G73JH-TZ008X, AU:Intel® Core™ i7
- Classic CR620-034BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- G73JH-TZ008X, AU:i7-720QM
- Classic CR620-034BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:i3-330M
Processor cores
- G73JH-TZ008X, AU:4
- Classic CR620-034BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:2
Processor threads
- G73JH-TZ008X, AU:8
- Classic CR620-034BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:4
Processor frequency
- G73JH-TZ008X, AU:1.6 GHz
- Classic CR620-034BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:2.13 GHz

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Comparison of G73JH-TZ008X, AU, CR620-034BE
142 specifications	A ASUS G73JH-TZ008X, AU View product	B MSI Classic CR620-034BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M Model CR620-034BE View product
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.9 cm (17.3")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor18 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i7-720QM	i3-330M
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	8	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	2.8 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.6 GHz	2.13 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	3 MB
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 988	BGA 1288
Processor lithographyDiffers	45 nm	32 nm
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-700 Mobile Series	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Clarksfield	Arrandale
SteppingDiffers	B1	C2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	45 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8	1x16
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	774 M	382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	296 mm²	81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	12	16
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 x 2 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	500 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	500 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	MMC, SD, xD	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5870	Intel® GMA 3150
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	667 MHz
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	EAX Advanced HD 4.0	High Definition Audio
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Networking typeKnown for one	WLAN, Gigabit Ethernet	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyDiffers	IEEE 802.11 b/g/n	802.11 b/g/n
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	2.1+EDR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Fast Ethernet, WLAN
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	3
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
ExpressCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
USB 1.1 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Home Premium
Trial softwareKnown for one	Trend Micro Internet Security	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.0 NERO 8 Essentials Power2Go ASUS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features14 differ
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	1.0	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	43122	47663
Processor codeDiffers	SLBLY	SLBNF
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 mm	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.2	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	45 nm
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	8	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	5200 mAh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	150 W	65 W
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	4.7 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	16 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	3.85 kg	2.48 kg
WidthDiffers	420 mm	374 mm
DepthDiffers	310 mm	247 mm
Height (front)Differs	1.89 cm	1.8 cm
Height (rear)Differs	5.68 cm	3 cm
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3 MP
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Touchpad

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