Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS ROG G74SX-91131Z laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM vs ASUS N43SL-V1G-VX1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM

132specifications compared
19differ
113identical
25known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- ROG G74SX-91131Z laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Black
- N43SL-V1G-VX1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Silver
Display diagonal
- ROG G74SX-91131Z laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:43.9 cm (17.3")
- N43SL-V1G-VX1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution
- ROG G74SX-91131Z laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
- N43SL-V1G-VX1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:1366 x 768 pixels
Internal memory
- ROG G74SX-91131Z laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:8 GB
- N43SL-V1G-VX1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:4 GB
Memory slots
- ROG G74SX-91131Z laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:4x SO-DIMM
- N43SL-V1G-VX1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory
- ROG G74SX-91131Z laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:16 GB
- N43SL-V1G-VX1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:8 GB
Total storage capacity
- ROG G74SX-91131Z laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:1.5 TB
- N43SL-V1G-VX1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:750 GB
Compatible memory cards
- ROG G74SX-91131Z laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SDXC
- N43SL-V1G-VX1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD

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Comparison of G74SX-91131Z, N43SL-V1G-VX1
157 specifications	A ASUS ROG G74SX-91131Z laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Model G74SX-91131Z View product	B ASUS N43SL-V1G-VX1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Model N43SL-V1G-VX1 View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Silver
Housing materialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Plastic
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.9 cm (17.3")	35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeKnown for one	Full HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1333 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers	4x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 x 2 GB
Memory slots (available)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1.5 TB	750 GB
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
Optical drive typeKnown for one	Blu-Ray RW	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SDXC	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD
Storage mediaKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HDD
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	750 GB
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7200 RPM
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560M	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M
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
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR3
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	EAX	HD
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AAC, AC3, MP3, OGG, WMA
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffers	802.11b/g/n	Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
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 & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	3	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 port	No	No
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
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel® HM65 Express	Intel® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Ultimate	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Drivers included	Yes	Yes
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
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	8	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	5200 mAh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	150 W	90 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	6.3 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	19 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	Yes	No
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	4.28 kg	2.4 kg
WidthDiffers	352 mm	350 mm
DepthDiffers	420 mm	240 mm
Height (front)Known for one	2 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	6.2 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	33 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply type	AC/DC	AC/DC
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240V, 19V

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