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ASUS ROG G73SW-TZ050V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM vs MSI Gaming 0016G5-SKU10 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM

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  • 133specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 112identical
  • 13known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • ROG G73SW-TZ050V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Black
    • Gaming 0016G5-SKU10 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Brown
  • Display diagonal
    • ROG G73SW-TZ050V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • Gaming 0016G5-SKU10 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • ROG G73SW-TZ050V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:1600 x 900 pixels
    • Gaming 0016G5-SKU10 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Internal memory
    • ROG G73SW-TZ050V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:8 GB
    • Gaming 0016G5-SKU10 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:4 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • ROG G73SW-TZ050V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:1.2 TB
    • Gaming 0016G5-SKU10 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:640 GB
  • Number of HDDs installed
    • ROG G73SW-TZ050V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2
    • Gaming 0016G5-SKU10 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:1
  • Optical drive type
    • ROG G73SW-TZ050V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Blu-Ray DVD Combo
    • Gaming 0016G5-SKU10 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:DVD Super Multi DL
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • ROG G73SW-TZ050V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 460M
    • Gaming 0016G5-SKU10 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M

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146 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBrown
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneHD+Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation2nd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modeli7-2630QMi7-2630QM
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequency2.9 GHz2.9 GHz
Processor frequency2 GHz2 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache6 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketSocket 988Socket 988
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameSandy BridgeSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingD2D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)45 W45 W
Tjunction100 °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)2020
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one1333 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)22
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
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.2 TB640 GB
Number of HDDs installedDiffers21
Optical drive typeDiffersBlu-Ray DVD ComboDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS Duo, MS PRO, SDXCMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 460MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M
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)1100 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1160x116
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers1.5 GB1.024 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersEAXHD
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 featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technology802.11a/b/g/n802.11a/b/g/n
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothNoNo
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers31
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Line-inYesYes
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
TV-outNoNo
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source103
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Drivers includedYesYes
Processor special featuresidentical
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 TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
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 ID5221952219
Processor codeSR02YSR02Y
Processor package size37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Poweridentical
AC adapter power120 W120 W
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
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
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3.85 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers415 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers320 mm249.5 mm
HeightKnown for one18 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.76 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.23 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portNoNo
Compliance industry standardsIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Power supply typeDiffersAC/DCAC

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