Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS ROG G73JW-TZ054Z laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM vs ASUS N73JQ-TZ086X laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM

130specifications compared
21differ
109identical
8known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- ROG G73JW-TZ054Z laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Black
- N73JQ-TZ086X laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Black, Silver
Internal memory
- ROG G73JW-TZ054Z laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:8 GB
- N73JQ-TZ086X laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:6 GB
Maximum internal memory
- ROG G73JW-TZ054Z laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:8 GB
- N73JQ-TZ086X laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:12 GB
Discrete graphics card model
- ROG G73JW-TZ054Z laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 460M
- N73JQ-TZ086X laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 425M
Maximum graphics card memory
- ROG G73JW-TZ054Z laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:1.5 GB
- N73JQ-TZ086X laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:1.024 GB
Audio system
- ROG G73JW-TZ054Z laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:THX TruStudio
- N73JQ-TZ086X laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:SonicMaster
USB 2.0 ports quantity
- ROG G73JW-TZ054Z laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:3
- N73JQ-TZ086X laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
- ROG G73JW-TZ054Z laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:1
- N73JQ-TZ086X laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:2

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Comparison of G73JW-TZ054Z, N73JQ-TZ086X
138 specifications	A ASUS ROG G73JW-TZ054Z laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM Model G73JW-TZ054Z View product	B ASUS N73JQ-TZ086X laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM Model N73JQ-TZ086X View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, Silver
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	43.9 cm (17.3")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Gloss	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model	i7-740QM	i7-740QM
Processor cores	4	4
Processor threads	8	8
Processor boost frequency	2.93 GHz	2.93 GHz
Processor frequency	1.73 GHz	1.73 GHz
System bus rate	2.5 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Processor cache	6 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	Socket 988	Socket 988
Processor lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor series	Intel Core i7-700 Mobile Series	Intel Core i7-700 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Clarksfield	Clarksfield
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	B1	B1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	45 W	45 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8	1x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots version	2	2
Number of Processing Die Transistors	774 M	774 M
Processing Die size	296 mm²	296 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)	13	13
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	6 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	12 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity	1 TB	1 TB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7200 RPM
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS Duo, MS PRO, SDXC	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 460M	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 425M
Graphics card family	NVIDIA	NVIDIA
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers	1.5 GB	1.024 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	THX TruStudio	SonicMaster
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	2.1+EDR	2.1+EDR
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	2
eSATA ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	Yes	Yes
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Modem (RJ-11) ports	0	0
TV-in port	No	No
TV-out	No	No
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel® HM55 Express	Intel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Ultimate	Windows 7 Professional
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	No	No
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	1.0	1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)	Yes	Yes
Processor ARK ID	49024	49024
Processor code	SLBQG	SLBQG
Processor package size	37.5 x 37.5 mm	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction sets	SSE4.2	SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	8	6
Battery capacityDiffers	5200 mAh	4400 mAh
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	150 W	120 W
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentDiffers	4.7 A	6.32 A
AC adapter output voltage	19 V	19 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	3.85 kg	3.4 kg
WidthDiffers	415 mm	420 mm
DepthDiffers	320 mm	287 mm
Height (front)Differs	1.89 cm	3.67 cm
Height (rear)Differs	5.69 cm	4.05 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other features1 differ
Infrared data port	No	No
Internal modem	No	No
TV tuner integratedDiffers	No	Yes
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC

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