Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS ROG G73SW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM vs Samsung RC RC710-S02UK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M

129specifications compared
56differ
73identical
46known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- ROG G73SW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Black
- RC RC710-S02UK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:Black, Silver
Display resolution
- ROG G73SW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
- RC RC710-S02UK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:1600 x 900 pixels
HD type
- ROG G73SW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Full HD
- RC RC710-S02UK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:HD+
Processor family
- ROG G73SW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Intel® Core™ i7
- RC RC710-S02UK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- ROG G73SW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
- RC RC710-S02UK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- ROG G73SW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:i7-2630QM
- RC RC710-S02UK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:i5-480M
Processor cores
- ROG G73SW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:4
- RC RC710-S02UK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:2
Processor threads
- ROG G73SW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:8
- RC RC710-S02UK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:4

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Comparison of G73SW, RC710-S02UK
175 specifications	A ASUS ROG G73SW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Model G73SW View product	B Samsung RC RC710-S02UK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M Model RC710-S02UK View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, Silver
Display2 differ
Display diagonal	43.9 cm (17.3")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
HD typeDiffers	Full HD	HD+
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surface	Gloss	Gloss
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i7-2630QM	i5-480M
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	8	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.9 GHz	2.93 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2 GHz	2.66 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	5 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 988	BGA 1288
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series	Intel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Sandy Bridge	Arrandale
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	D2	K0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	45 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)	20	20
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	6 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	1333 MHz	1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Memory slots (available)Known for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	640 GB
Number of HDDs installedDiffers	2	1
HDD capacityDiffers	500 GB	640 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedDiffers	7200 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	Blu-Ray DVD Combo
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS Duo, MS PRO, SDXC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 460M	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 330M
Graphics card family	NVIDIA	NVIDIA
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 3000	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	650 MHz	500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1100 MHz	766 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	0x116	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	1.536 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	2.1+EDR	3.0+HS
WWANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not installed
Data networkKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
4G WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Networking featuresKnown for one	Gigabit Ethernet	Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	4
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
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsDiffers	2	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
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
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
TV-out	No	No
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Line-inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Touchpad + Scroll zone
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	101
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
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Office Starter 2010	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features15 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	Yes	No
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers	32 nm	45 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
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 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)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Insider™Differs	Yes	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	52219	52952
Processor codeDiffers	SR02Y	SLC26
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	8	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4400 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter powerKnown for one	150 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Password protection typeDiffers	BIOS	HDD, Supervisor, User
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	3.85 kg	2.94 kg
WidthDiffers	415 mm	419.8 mm
DepthDiffers	320 mm	276.1 mm
Height (front)Differs	2 cm	2.93 cm
Height (rear)Differs	5.69 cm	3.56 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Turbo MemoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 GB
Internal modem	No	No
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one	100-240V AC	Unknown — not stated by the source

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