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ASUS G73JH-TZ008X, AU vs Samsung R NP-R580-JS02AU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M

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  • 117specifications compared
  • 54differ
  • 63identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • G73JH-TZ008X, AU:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • R NP-R580-JS02AU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • G73JH-TZ008X, AU:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • R NP-R580-JS02AU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Processor family
    • G73JH-TZ008X, AU:Intel® Core™ i7
    • R NP-R580-JS02AU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • G73JH-TZ008X, AU:Intel® Core™ i7
    • R NP-R580-JS02AU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • G73JH-TZ008X, AU:i7-720QM
    • R NP-R580-JS02AU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:i5-520M
  • Processor cores
    • G73JH-TZ008X, AU:4
    • R NP-R580-JS02AU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:2
  • Processor threads
    • G73JH-TZ008X, AU:8
    • R NP-R580-JS02AU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • G73JH-TZ008X, AU:2.8 GHz
    • R NP-R580-JS02AU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:2.93 GHz

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Comparison of G73JH-TZ008X, AU, NP-R580-JS02AU
149 specifications
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
Display surfaceKnown for oneGlossUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor19 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-720QMi5-520M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz2.93 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 956
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-700 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-500 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersClarksfieldArrandale
SteppingDiffersB1C2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x81x16
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers774 M382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers296 mm²81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1218
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SD, xDMMC, SD, SDHC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobility Radeon HD 5870NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 330M
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersNot availableIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source766 MHz
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.831 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersEAX Advanced HD 4.0Intel HD Audio
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 W
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Network1 differ
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet,WLAN
Wireless technologyDiffersIEEE 802.11 b/g/n802.11 b/g/n
Networking typeKnown for oneWLAN, Gigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers01
USB 1.1 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouchpad
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Bundled softwareDiffersAdobe Acrobat Reader 9.0 NERO 8 Essentials Power2Go ASUSAdobe Acrobat Reader, Easy Battery Manager, Easy Display Manger, Easy Network Manager, Easy SpeedUp Manager, Samsung Support Centre, Samsung Update Plus
Trial softwareKnown for oneTrend Micro Internet SecurityUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features13 differ
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Physical Address Extension (PAE)DiffersYes36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers4312247341
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 mmrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.2SSE4.1/4.2
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSLBLYUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Battery capacityKnown for one5200 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers150 W90 W
AC adapter output currentKnown for one4.7 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one16 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS
HDD user passwordKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers3.85 kg2.6 kg
WidthDiffers420 mm379.8 mm
DepthDiffers310 mm255.5 mm
Height (front)Differs1.89 cm3.03 cm
Height (rear)Differs5.68 cm3.67 cm

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