Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS ROG G73JW-TZ090V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM vs HP Pavilion g6-1070ed Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M

117specifications compared
51differ
66identical
46known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- ROG G73JW-TZ090V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:43.9 cm (17.3")
- Pavilion g6-1070ed Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution
- ROG G73JW-TZ090V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:1600 x 900 pixels
- Pavilion g6-1070ed Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:1366 x 768 pixels
Processor family
- ROG G73JW-TZ090V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Intel® Core™ i7
- Pavilion g6-1070ed Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation
- ROG G73JW-TZ090V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Intel® Core™ i7
- Pavilion g6-1070ed Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- ROG G73JW-TZ090V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:i7-740QM
- Pavilion g6-1070ed Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:i3-380M
Processor cores
- ROG G73JW-TZ090V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:4
- Pavilion g6-1070ed Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:2
Processor threads
- ROG G73JW-TZ090V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:8
- Pavilion g6-1070ed Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:4
Processor frequency
- ROG G73JW-TZ090V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:1.73 GHz
- Pavilion g6-1070ed Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:2.53 GHz

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Comparison of G73JW-TZ090V, g6-1070ed
163 specifications	A ASUS ROG G73JW-TZ090V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM Model G73JW-TZ090V View product	B HP Pavilion g6-1070ed Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M Model g6-1070ed View product
Designidentical
Form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Clamshell
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China
Product colourKnown for one	Black	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.9 cm (17.3")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1600 x 900 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
HD typeKnown for one	HD+	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for one	Gloss	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor18 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i7-740QM	i3-380M
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	8	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.73 GHz	2.53 GHz
System bus rate	2.5 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 988	PGA988
Processor lithographyDiffers	45 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-700 Mobile Series	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Clarksfield	Arrandale
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	45 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	90 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8	1x16
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	2	2.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	774 M	382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	296 mm²	81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	13	19
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	2.93 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for one	B1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1333 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	2 x 2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	640 GB
Storage mediaKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HDD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers	2	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	640 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedDiffers	7200 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, SD, SDHC, xD	MMC, SD
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 460M	AMD Radeon HD 6470M
Graphics card familyDiffers	NVIDIA	AMD, Intel
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	667 MHz
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Altec Lansing
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio systemKnown for one	HDA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network3 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Fast Ethernet
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Cabling technologyDiffers	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100Base-T(X)
Wireless technologyKnown for one	IEEE 802.11n	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	3.0+HS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	3	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
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
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
TV-out	No	No
ExpressCard slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel® HM55 Express	Intel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Touchpad
Numeric keypadKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Windows keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	QWERTY
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features14 differ
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
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	45 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
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)Differs	Yes	No
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)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	No	Yes
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® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	1.0	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Differs	Yes	36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers	49024	50178
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 mm	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.2	SSE4.1/4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for one	SLBQG	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	8	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	5200 mAh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	75 W	90 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	Yes	No
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	3.85 kg	2.55 kg
WidthDiffers	415 mm	374 mm
DepthDiffers	320 mm	245 mm
HeightDiffers	56.9 mm	30.5 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	415 x 320 x 56.9 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Power requirementsKnown for one	100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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