Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS ROG G73SW-91037V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM vs ASUS X750JB-TY038H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ Laptop

139specifications compared
55differ
84identical
31known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- ROG G73SW-91037V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Black
- X750JB-TY038H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ Laptop:Grey, Silver
Display resolution
- ROG G73SW-91037V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
- X750JB-TY038H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ Laptop:1600 x 900 pixels
HD type
- ROG G73SW-91037V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Full HD
- X750JB-TY038H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ Laptop:HD+
Processor generation
- ROG G73SW-91037V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
- X750JB-TY038H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- ROG G73SW-91037V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:i7-2630QM
- X750JB-TY038H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ Laptop:i7-4700HQ
Processor boost frequency
- ROG G73SW-91037V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2.9 GHz
- X750JB-TY038H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ Laptop:3.4 GHz
Processor frequency
- ROG G73SW-91037V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2 GHz
- X750JB-TY038H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ Laptop:2.4 GHz
Processor socket
- ROG G73SW-91037V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Socket 988
- X750JB-TY038H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ Laptop:BGA 1364

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Comparison of G73SW-91037V, X750JB-TY038H
170 specifications	A ASUS ROG G73SW-91037V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Model G73SW-91037V View product	B ASUS X750JB-TY038H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ Laptop Model X750JB-TY038H View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black	Grey, Silver
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Market positioningKnown for one	Gaming	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display diagonal	43.9 cm (17.3")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	1600 x 900 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD typeDiffers	Full HD	HD+
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
LED backlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7	4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i7-2630QM	i7-4700HQ
Processor cores	4	4
Processor threads	8	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.9 GHz	3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2 GHz	2.4 GHz
Processor cache	6 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 988	BGA 1364
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series	Intel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffers	Sandy Bridge	Haswell
Bus typeDiffers	DMI	DMI2
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	D2	C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	45 W	47 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	2.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
System bus rateKnown for one	5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	20	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	1333 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for one	SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one	4x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	16 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	500 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	1 TB	500 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
HDD size	2.5"	2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffers	Blu-Ray DVD Combo	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS Duo, MS PRO, SDHC	SD
Graphics7 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 460M	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 740M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers	1.5 GB	2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffers	GDDR5	GDDR3
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 3000	Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	650 MHz	400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1100 MHz	1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	11.2/12
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x116	0x416
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	THX TruStudio	SonicMaster Lite
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	2 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	2.1+EDR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Data networkKnown for one	Not supported	Unknown — not stated by the source
4G WiMAXKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	2
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 quantityDiffers	0	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsDiffers	1	0
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Microphone inDiffers	Yes	No
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® HM65 Express	Intel® HM86
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboard	Yes	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 8
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features9 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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 TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	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	No	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	52219	75116
Processor codeDiffers	SR02Y	SR15E
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)	37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	No	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	32 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	8	4
Battery capacityDiffers	74 Wh	44 Wh
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	150 W	120 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentDiffers	6.3 A	6.32 A
AC adapter output voltage	19 V	19 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Password protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BIOS, HDD, User
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	3.85 kg	2.8 kg
Width	415 mm	415 mm
DepthDiffers	320 mm	270 mm
HeightDiffers	18.9 mm	31.2 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other features1 differ
3DDiffers	Yes	No

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