Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS ROG G73JW-A1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM vs Samsung 7 700Z3A-S01FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M

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  • 126specifications compared
  • 63differ
  • 63identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • ROG G73JW-A1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Black
    • 7 700Z3A-S01FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • ROG G73JW-A1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • 7 700Z3A-S01FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:35.6 cm (14")
  • Display resolution
    • ROG G73JW-A1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:1920 x 1200 pixels
    • 7 700Z3A-S01FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:1600 x 900 pixels
  • HD type
    • ROG G73JW-A1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Full HD
    • 7 700Z3A-S01FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:HD+
  • Native aspect ratio
    • ROG G73JW-A1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:16:10
    • 7 700Z3A-S01FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:16:9
  • Processor family
    • ROG G73JW-A1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • 7 700Z3A-S01FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • ROG G73JW-A1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • 7 700Z3A-S01FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • ROG G73JW-A1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:i7-740QM
    • 7 700Z3A-S01FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M

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Comparison of G73JW-A1, 700Z3A-S01FR
170 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1200 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeDiffersFull HDHD+
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:1016:9
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source340 cd/m²
Processor17 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-740QMi5-2430M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.93 GHz3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.73 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rateDiffers2.5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-700 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersClarksfieldSandy Bridge
SteppingDiffersB1J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W35 W
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers22.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one774 MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one296 mm²Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1324
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB6 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB
Memory slots (available)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB750 GB
Number of HDDs installedDiffers21
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersBlu-Ray DVD ComboDVD Super Multi DL
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA II
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 460MAMD Radeon HD 6490M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one1.5 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyDiffersNVIDIAAMD, Intel
On-board graphics card modelDiffersNot availableIntel® HD Graphics 3000
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 source650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x116
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDAHD
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet, WLAN, BTGigabit Ethernet
Bluetooth versionDiffers2.1+EDR3.0+HS
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers31
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers01
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 1.1 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM55 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source87
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features19 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
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® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.02.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers4902453450
Processor codeDiffersSLBQGSR04W
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 mm37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.2AVX
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 nm
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers150 W90 W
Securityidentical
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3.85 kg1.95 kg
WidthDiffers415 mm325 mm
DepthDiffers320 mm226 mm
Height (front)Known for one1.89 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one5.69 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source23.7 mm
Width (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32.3 cm (12.7")
Depth (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22.4 cm (8.8")
Height (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.36 cm (0.93")
Other featuresidentical
Video inKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP

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