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Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS ROG G74SX-91085V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM vs MSI F Series FX720-050CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M

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  • 123specifications compared
  • 33differ
  • 90identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • 1920 x 1080 pixels
    • 1600 x 900 pixels
  • HD type
    • Full HD
    • HD+
  • Processor family
    • Intel® Core™ i7
    • Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • 2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • 2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • i7-2630QM
    • i5-2430M
  • Processor cores
    • 4
    • 2
  • Processor threads
    • 8
    • 4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 2.9 GHz
    • 3 GHz

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148 specifications
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ASUS

ROG G74SX-91085V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM

Model G74SX-91085V

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MSI

F Series FX720-050CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M

Model FX720-050CS

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Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Display2 differ
Display diagonal43.9 cm (17.3")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeDiffersFull HDHD+
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneGloss
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-2630QMi5-2430M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketSocket 988Socket 988
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
Processor codenameSandy BridgeSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersD2J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W35 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)Differs2024
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsDiffers4x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1333 MHz
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB750 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersBlu-Ray RWDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SDXCMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SDHC, SDXC, xD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one2
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GB
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M
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 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1160x116
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneTHX TruStudio Pro
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one4
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
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 quantityKnown for one1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
TV-outNoNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpad
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneYes
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1
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® Smart CacheKnown for oneYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5221953450
Processor codeDiffersSR02YSR04W
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6
Battery capacityKnown for one74 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers150 W65 W
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one6.3 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 V
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers4.28 kg2.8 kg
WidthDiffers420 mm418 mm
DepthDiffers325 mm269.3 mm
HeightKnown for one39 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.09 cm
Height (rear)Known for one6.2 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneAC

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