Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS ROG G73SW-91182V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop vs MSI Gaming GT680R-i71215BLW7P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM

125specifications compared
15differ
110identical
43known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- ROG G73SW-91182V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
- Gaming GT680R-i71215BLW7P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
HD type
- ROG G73SW-91182V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:Not supported
- Gaming GT680R-i71215BLW7P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Full HD
Internal memory
- ROG G73SW-91182V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:8 GB
- Gaming GT680R-i71215BLW7P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:12 GB
HDD capacity
- ROG G73SW-91182V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:1.5 TB
- Gaming GT680R-i71215BLW7P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:750 GB
Audio system
- ROG G73SW-91182V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:EAX Advanced HD 5.0
- Gaming GT680R-i71215BLW7P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Dynaudio + THX
Bluetooth
- ROG G73SW-91182V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:No
- Gaming GT680R-i71215BLW7P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Yes
USB 2.0 ports quantity
- ROG G73SW-91182V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:3
- Gaming GT680R-i71215BLW7P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
- ROG G73SW-91182V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:1
- Gaming GT680R-i71215BLW7P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2

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Comparison of G73SW-91182V, GT680R-i71215BLW7P
168 specifications	A ASUS ROG G73SW-91182V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop Model G73SW-91182V View product	B MSI Gaming GT680R-i71215BLW7P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Model GT680R-i71215BLW7P View product
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for one	Laptop	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factorKnown for one	Clamshell	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.9 cm (17.3")	39.6 cm (15.6")
TouchscreenKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
HD typeDiffers	Not supported	Full HD
LED backlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display surface	Gloss	Gloss
Display resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1920 x 1080 pixels
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16:9
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model	i7-2630QM	i7-2630QM
Processor cores	4	4
Processor threads	8	8
Processor boost frequency	2.9 GHz	2.9 GHz
Processor frequency	2 GHz	2 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache	6 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	Socket 988	Socket 988
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor series	Intel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series	Intel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Sandy Bridge	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	D2	D2
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, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)	20	20
Compatible processor seriesKnown for one	Intel® Core™ i7	Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	12 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1333 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory	16 GB	16 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 x 4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacity	1.5 TB	1.5 TB
Storage mediaKnown for one	HDD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installed	2	2
HDD capacityDiffers	1.5 TB	750 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	7200 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS Duo, MS PRO, SDXC	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
Optical drive typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Blu-Ray DVD Combo
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card model	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 460M	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 460M
Graphics card family	NVIDIA	NVIDIA
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 3000	Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequency	650 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1100 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card ID	0x116	0x116
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	EAX Advanced HD 5.0	Dynaudio + THX
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Built-in subwoofer	Yes	Yes
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	AAC, MP3, WMA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.1+EDR
Ports & interfaces4 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 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 quantityDiffers	0	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
TV-outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	QWERTY	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	103
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	32 nm	32 nm
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	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
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)	No	No
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® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK ID	52219	52219
Processor code	SR02Y	SR02Y
Processor package size	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	8	9
Battery capacityKnown for one	74 Wh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	150 W	150 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	3.85 kg	3.5 kg
WidthDiffers	415 mm	396 mm
DepthDiffers	320 mm	265 mm
HeightKnown for one	18.9 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.6 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mouse includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Bag includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Power requirementsKnown for one	100 -240 V, 19V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for one	AC/DC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel HM67 Express

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