Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS ROG G73SW-TZ166V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM vs ASUS VX7-A1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM

129specifications compared
19differ
110identical
21known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- ROG G73SW-TZ166V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:43.9 cm (17.3")
- VX7-A1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution
- ROG G73SW-TZ166V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:1600 x 900 pixels
- VX7-A1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
HD type
- ROG G73SW-TZ166V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:HD+
- VX7-A1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Full HD
Internal memory
- ROG G73SW-TZ166V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:8 GB
- VX7-A1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:16 GB
Memory slots
- ROG G73SW-TZ166V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2x SO-DIMM
- VX7-A1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory
- ROG G73SW-TZ166V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:8 GB
- VX7-A1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:16 GB
Total storage capacity
- ROG G73SW-TZ166V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:500 GB
- VX7-A1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:3 TB
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
- ROG G73SW-TZ166V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:1
- VX7-A1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:0

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Comparison of G73SW-TZ166V, VX7-A1
150 specifications	A ASUS ROG G73SW-TZ166V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Model G73SW-TZ166V View product	B ASUS VX7-A1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Model VX7-A1 View product
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.9 cm (17.3")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1600 x 900 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffers	HD+	Full HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	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
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	16 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1333 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers	2x SO-DIMM	4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	16 GB
Memory slots (available)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	3 TB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for one	Blu-Ray DVD Combo	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 Duo, MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, SD, xD
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
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
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	1.5 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	EAX	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for one	802.11a/b/g/n	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	No	No
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	3	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
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 portDiffers	No	Yes
Line-inKnown for one	Yes	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-out	No	No
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Full-size keyboard	Yes	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Ultimate
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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® 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
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells	8	8
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5200 mAh
Power3 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	120 W	150 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentDiffers	6.3 A	7.7 A
AC adapter output voltageDiffers	19 V	19.5 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	3.85 kg	3.82 kg
WidthDiffers	415 mm	402 mm
DepthDiffers	320 mm	309 mm
HeightKnown for one	18 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.79 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other features1 differ
Infrared data port	No	No
Compliance industry standardsDiffers	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab	IEEE 802.3/802.3u/802.3ab
Power supply type	AC/DC	AC/DC
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240V
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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