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ASUS ROG G73SW-TZ207V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM vs MSI F Series FX720-003BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M

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  • 128specifications compared
  • 38differ
  • 90identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • ROG G73SW-TZ207V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • F Series FX720-003BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:1600 x 900 pixels
  • HD type
    • ROG G73SW-TZ207V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Full HD
    • F Series FX720-003BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:HD+
  • Processor family
    • ROG G73SW-TZ207V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • F Series FX720-003BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • ROG G73SW-TZ207V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • F Series FX720-003BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • ROG G73SW-TZ207V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:i7-2630QM
    • F Series FX720-003BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:i5-2410M
  • Processor cores
    • ROG G73SW-TZ207V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:4
    • F Series FX720-003BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2
  • Processor threads
    • ROG G73SW-TZ207V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:8
    • F Series FX720-003BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:4
  • Processor frequency
    • ROG G73SW-TZ207V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2 GHz
    • F Series FX720-003BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.3 GHz

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Comparison of G73SW-TZ207V, FX720-003BE
165 specifications
Display2 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
HD typeDiffersFull HDHD+
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-2630QMi5-2410M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1023
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
SteppingDiffersD2J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W35 W
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2023
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers1333 MHz1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 2 GB
Memory slotsDiffers4x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Storage3 differ
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source750 GB
HDD speedDiffers7200 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MiniSD, MMC, MS Duo, MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 460MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1200 MHz
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.024 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHD 5.0THX TruStudio Pro
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
WWANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot installed
Data networkKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Parallel ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source103
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers5221952224
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Processor codeKnown for oneSR02YUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Battery capacityKnown for one5200 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers150 W65 W
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
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3.85 kg2.8 kg
WidthDiffers415 mm418 mm
DepthDiffers320 mm269.3 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source39 mm
Height (front)Known for one1.89 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one5.69 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Bag includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Remote control includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Other featuresidentical
Internal modemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
3DKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one100-240VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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