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ASUS G74SX-91221V 3D vs ASUS JQ-A2 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM

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  • 117specifications compared
  • 53differ
  • 64identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • G74SX-91221V 3D:Black
    • JQ-A2 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Black, Stainless steel
  • Processor generation
    • G74SX-91221V 3D:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • JQ-A2 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • G74SX-91221V 3D:i7-2670QM
    • JQ-A2 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:i7-740QM
  • Processor boost frequency
    • G74SX-91221V 3D:3.1 GHz
    • JQ-A2 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:2.93 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • G74SX-91221V 3D:2.2 GHz
    • JQ-A2 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:1.73 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • G74SX-91221V 3D:5 GT/s
    • JQ-A2 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:2.5 GT/s
  • Processor socket
    • G74SX-91221V 3D:BGA 1224
    • JQ-A2 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Socket 988
  • Processor lithography
    • G74SX-91221V 3D:32 nm
    • JQ-A2 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:45 nm

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Comparison of G74SX-91221V 3D, JQ-A2
162 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Stainless steel
Form factorKnown for oneClamshellUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD+
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Native aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16:9
Processor13 differ
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-2670QMi7-740QM
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz2.93 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz1.73 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1224Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm45 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeClarksfield
SteppingDiffersD2B1
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.02
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2213
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source774 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source296 mm²
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB6 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers1333 MHz1066 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers4x SO-DIMM3x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB12 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.5 TB500 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super MultiUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SDXCMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyDiffersIntel, NVIDIANVIDIA
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneIntel® HD Graphics 3000Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one650 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one1200 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x116Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 425M
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneEAX HDUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
TV-outKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Numeric keypadKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features19 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one32 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.01.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5347049024
Processor codeDiffersSR02SSLBQG
Processor package sizeDiffers31 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXSSE4.2
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityDiffers74 Wh47 Wh
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers150 W120 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers4.28 kg3.4 kg
DepthDiffers325 mm287 mm
Height (front)Differs2.09 cm3.67 cm
Height (rear)Differs6.2 cm4.05 cm
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

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