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ASUS ROG G73SW-91164V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM vs MSI Gaming GX660-262IT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M

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  • 121specifications compared
  • 56differ
  • 65identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • ROG G73SW-91164V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • Gaming GX660-262IT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • ROG G73SW-91164V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:1600 x 900 pixels
    • Gaming GX660-262IT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • ROG G73SW-91164V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:HD+
    • Gaming GX660-262IT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • ROG G73SW-91164V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Gaming GX660-262IT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • ROG G73SW-91164V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Gaming GX660-262IT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • ROG G73SW-91164V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:i7-2630QM
    • Gaming GX660-262IT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:i5-460M
  • Processor cores
    • ROG G73SW-91164V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:4
    • Gaming GX660-262IT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:2
  • Processor threads
    • ROG G73SW-91164V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:8
    • Gaming GX660-262IT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:4

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Comparison of G73SW-91164V, GX660-262IT
153 specifications
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersHD+Full HD
Processor17 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i74th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-2630QMi5-460M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.53 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 i5-400 Series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeArrandale
SteppingDiffersD2K0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2019
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source81 mm²
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1333 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 2 GB
Storage2 differ
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersBlu-Ray DVD ComboDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS Duo, MS PRO, SDXCMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 460MAMD Mobility Radeon HD 5870
Graphics card familyDiffersNVIDIAAMD
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 MHz766 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x116Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers1.5 GB1.024 GB
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneEAXUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for one802.11a/b/g/nUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0+EDR
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source103
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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 TechnologyDiffers2.01.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5221950179
Processor codeDiffersSR02YSLC22
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 cellsDiffers89
Poweridentical
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
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3.85 kg3.5 kg
WidthDiffers415 mm269 mm
DepthDiffers320 mm396 mm
HeightDiffers18 mm55 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Compliance industry standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abIEEE 802.3/802.3u/802.3ab
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® PM55 Express

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