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ASUS ROG G73SW-TY234V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM vs Lenovo W520 + 0A90204

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  • 120specifications compared
  • 35differ
  • 85identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • ROG G73SW-TY234V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • W520 + 0A90204:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor model
    • ROG G73SW-TY234V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:i7-2630QM
    • W520 + 0A90204:i7-2820QM
  • Processor boost frequency
    • ROG G73SW-TY234V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2.9 GHz
    • W520 + 0A90204:3.4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • ROG G73SW-TY234V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2 GHz
    • W520 + 0A90204:2.3 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • ROG G73SW-TY234V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:6 MB
    • W520 + 0A90204:8 MB
  • Processor socket
    • ROG G73SW-TY234V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Socket 988
    • W520 + 0A90204:Socket 1224
  • Tjunction
    • ROG G73SW-TY234V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:100 °C
    • W520 + 0A90204:100 C
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • ROG G73SW-TY234V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:20
    • W520 + 0A90204:23

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Comparison of G73SW-TY234V, W520 + 0A90204
154 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
LED backlightYesYes
Display resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
Native aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16:9
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation2nd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-2630QMi7-2820QM
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.3 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB8 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988Socket 1224
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-2800 Mobile Series
Processor codenameSandy BridgeSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingD2D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)45 W45 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C100 C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2023
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor front side busKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1333 MHz
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1333 MHz1333 MHz
Memory slots4x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.28 TB500 GB
Number of HDDs installedDiffers21
HDD capacityDiffers640 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Card reader integratedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS Duo, MS PRO, SDXCUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD-ROM
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 460MNVIDIA® Quadro® 2000M
Graphics card familyNVIDIANVIDIA
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequency650 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1300 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1160x116
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1200 pixels
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyWi-FiWi-Fi
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothNoNo
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Ports & interfaces7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers31
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers01
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
TV-outNoNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel QM65Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadThinkPad UltraNav
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography32 nm32 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5221952227
Processor codeDiffersSR02YSR00U
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1224)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers89
Battery capacityKnown for one5200 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one150 WUnknown — not stated by the source
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 jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3.85 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers415 mm372.8 mm
DepthDiffers320 mm245.1 mm
HeightKnown for one18.9 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.18 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.56 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
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
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceProfessional
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceISV
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR

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