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ASUS ROG G73SW-91136Z laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM vs MSI Megabook CX623-286NE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-390M

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  • 125specifications compared
  • 58differ
  • 67identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • ROG G73SW-91136Z laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • Megabook CX623-286NE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-390M:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor family
    • ROG G73SW-91136Z laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Megabook CX623-286NE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-390M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • ROG G73SW-91136Z laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Megabook CX623-286NE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-390M:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • ROG G73SW-91136Z laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:i7-2630QM
    • Megabook CX623-286NE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-390M:i3-390M
  • Processor cores
    • ROG G73SW-91136Z laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:4
    • Megabook CX623-286NE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-390M:2
  • Processor threads
    • ROG G73SW-91136Z laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:8
    • Megabook CX623-286NE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-390M:4
  • Processor frequency
    • ROG G73SW-91136Z laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2 GHz
    • Megabook CX623-286NE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-390M:2.66 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • ROG G73SW-91136Z laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:5 GT/s
    • Megabook CX623-286NE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-390M:2.5 GT/s

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Comparison of G73SW-91136Z, CX623-286NE
153 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1366 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor15 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i73rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi7-2630QMi3-390M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.9 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.66 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1288
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeArrandale
SteppingDiffersD2K0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source81 mm²
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers1333 MHz1066 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers4x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 2 GB
Memory slots (available)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.5 TB500 GB
Number of HDDs installedDiffers21
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
HDD speedDiffers7200 RPM5400 RPM
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS Duo, MS PRO, SDXCMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD Super Multi
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 460MNVIDIA® GeForce® 310M
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz667 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x116Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDA
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers10
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel QM65Intel® HM55 Express
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 UltimateWindows 7 Home Premium
Processor special features15 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm45 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers5221952955
Processor codeDiffersSR02YSLC24
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXSSE4.1, SSE4.2
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Battery capacityKnown for one5200 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers150 W65 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one6.3 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3.85 kg2.48 kg
WidthDiffers415 mm374 mm
DepthDiffers320 mm247 mm
HeightDiffers18.9 mm35 mm
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP

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