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ASUS ROG G73JH-TZ224V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM vs MSI Classic CR720-227NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M

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  • 126specifications compared
  • 54differ
  • 72identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • ROG G73JH-TZ224V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • Classic CR720-227NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:1600 x 900 pixels
  • Processor family
    • ROG G73JH-TZ224V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Classic CR720-227NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • ROG G73JH-TZ224V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Classic CR720-227NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • ROG G73JH-TZ224V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:i7-740QM
    • Classic CR720-227NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:i3-370M
  • Processor cores
    • ROG G73JH-TZ224V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:4
    • Classic CR720-227NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:2
  • Processor threads
    • ROG G73JH-TZ224V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:8
    • Classic CR720-227NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:4
  • Processor frequency
    • ROG G73JH-TZ224V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:1.73 GHz
    • Classic CR720-227NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:2.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • ROG G73JH-TZ224V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:6 MB
    • Classic CR720-227NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:3 MB

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153 specifications
Display1 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD+
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor18 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi7-740QMi3-370M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.93 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers1.73 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-700 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersClarksfieldArrandale
SteppingDiffersB1K0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C90 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x81x16
PCI Express slots versionDiffers22.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers774 M382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers296 mm²81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1318
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1333 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one3 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedDiffers7200 RPM5400 RPM
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MiniSD, MMC, MS Duo, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD Super Multi DL
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 5870Intel® GMA HD
Graphics card familyDiffersAMDIntel
On-board graphics card modelDiffersNot availableIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® 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 source667 MHz
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneEAX Advanced HD 4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.0+EDRUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
Keyboardidentical
Numeric keypadKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouchpad
Processor special features14 differ
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers4902449020
Processor codeDiffersSLBQGSLBUK
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 mmrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Battery capacityKnown for one5200 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers150 W65 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers3.85 kg3 kg
WidthDiffers420 mm414 mm
DepthDiffers310 mm267.5 mm
Height (front)Differs1.89 cm3.37 cm
Height (rear)Differs5.68 cm3.7 cm
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP

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