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ASUS ROG G74SX-91085V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM vs MSI Gaming GE620DX-458CS laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M

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  • 123specifications compared
  • 40differ
  • 83identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • ROG G74SX-91085V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Black
    • Gaming GE620DX-458CS laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:Brushed steel, Grey
  • Display diagonal
    • ROG G74SX-91085V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • Gaming GE620DX-458CS laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • ROG G74SX-91085V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • Gaming GE620DX-458CS laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Processor family
    • ROG G74SX-91085V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Gaming GE620DX-458CS laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • ROG G74SX-91085V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Gaming GE620DX-458CS laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • ROG G74SX-91085V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:i7-2630QM
    • Gaming GE620DX-458CS laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:i3-2330M
  • Processor cores
    • ROG G74SX-91085V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:4
    • Gaming GE620DX-458CS laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:2
  • Processor threads
    • ROG G74SX-91085V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:8
    • Gaming GE620DX-458CS laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:4

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Comparison of G74SX-91085V, GE620DX-458CS
147 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBrushed steel, Grey
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
HD typeKnown for oneFull HDUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi7-2630QMi3-2330M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.2 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1023
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameSandy BridgeSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersD2J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C85C ; 100C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2022
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.9 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
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 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersBlu-Ray RWDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SDXCMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 555M
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
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTHX TruStudio Pro
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit 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
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1+EDR
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Ports & interfaces2 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 quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
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 oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouchpad
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
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)DiffersYesNo
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 oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers5221953434
Processor codeDiffersSR02YSR04J
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Battery capacityKnown for one74 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers150 W90 W
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
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 slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers4.28 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers420 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers325 mm249 mm
Height (front)Differs2.09 cm3.23 cm
Height (rear)Differs6.2 cm3.76 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC

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