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ASUS ROG G73JW-91116V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM vs ASUS U53JC-XX173V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-560M

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  • 127specifications compared
  • 58differ
  • 69identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • ROG G73JW-91116V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Black
    • U53JC-XX173V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-560M:Brown
  • Display diagonal
    • ROG G73JW-91116V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • U53JC-XX173V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-560M:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • ROG G73JW-91116V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • U53JC-XX173V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-560M:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Processor family
    • ROG G73JW-91116V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • U53JC-XX173V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-560M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • ROG G73JW-91116V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • U53JC-XX173V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-560M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • ROG G73JW-91116V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:i7-740QM
    • U53JC-XX173V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-560M:i5-560M
  • Processor cores
    • ROG G73JW-91116V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:4
    • U53JC-XX173V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-560M:2
  • Processor threads
    • ROG G73JW-91116V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:8
    • U53JC-XX173V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-560M:4

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Comparison of G73JW-91116V, U53JC-XX173V
151 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBrown
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor20 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-740QMi5-560M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.93 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.73 GHz2.66 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1288
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-700 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-500 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersClarksfieldArrandale
SteppingDiffersB1K0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °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)Differs1320
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB2 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers1333 MHz1066 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.5 TB640 GB
Number of HDDs installedDiffers21
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedDiffers7200 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS Duo, MS PRO, SDXCMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 460MNVIDIA® GeForce® 310M
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 source1.024 GB
Networkidentical
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.1+EDRUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouchpad
Numeric keypadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features13 differ
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 IDDiffers4902449653
Processor codeDiffersSLBQGSLBTT
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
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Battery capacityKnown for one5200 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery recharge timeKnown for one8 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power3 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers150 W90 W
AC adapter output currentDiffers4.7 A4.74 A
AC adapter output voltageDiffers16 V19 V
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers3.85 kg2.76 kg
WidthDiffers415 mm386 mm
DepthDiffers320 mm257 mm
Height (front)Differs1.89 cm3.16 cm
Height (rear)Differs5.69 cm3.31 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC/DC
Security featuresKnown for oneLoJackUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneTHX TruStudioUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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