Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS ROG G74SX-91239V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM vs Lenovo ThinkPad X220t Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Hybrid (2-in-1)

142specifications compared
51differ
91identical
41known for one product only

Key differences

Form factor
- ROG G74SX-91239V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Clamshell
- ThinkPad X220t Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Swivel)
Display diagonal
- ROG G74SX-91239V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:43.9 cm (17.3")
- ThinkPad X220t Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Hybrid (2-in-1):31.8 cm (12.5")
Display resolution
- ROG G74SX-91239V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:1600 x 900 pixels
- ThinkPad X220t Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Hybrid (2-in-1):1366 x 768 pixels
HD type
- ROG G74SX-91239V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:HD+
- ThinkPad X220t Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Hybrid (2-in-1):HD
Processor family
- ROG G74SX-91239V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Intel® Core™ i7
- ThinkPad X220t Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- ROG G74SX-91239V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
- ThinkPad X220t Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Hybrid (2-in-1):2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- ROG G74SX-91239V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:i7-2670QM
- ThinkPad X220t Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Hybrid (2-in-1):i5-2520M
Processor cores
- ROG G74SX-91239V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:4
- ThinkPad X220t Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Hybrid (2-in-1):2

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Comparison of G74SX-91239V, X220t
183 specifications	A ASUS ROG G74SX-91239V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Model G74SX-91239V View product	B Lenovo ThinkPad X220t Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Hybrid (2-in-1) Model X220t View product
Design1 differ
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factorDiffers	Clamshell	Convertible (Swivel)
Product typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Hybrid (2-in-1)
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.9 cm (17.3")	31.8 cm (12.5")
Display resolutionDiffers	1600 x 900 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeDiffers	HD+	HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
TouchscreenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i7-2670QM	i5-2520M
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	8	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.1 GHz	3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.2 GHz	2.5 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1224	Socket 988
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series	Intel Core i5-2500 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Sandy Bridge	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	D2	J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	45 W	35 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)Differs	22	25
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
Storage6 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1.28 TB	320 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers	2	1
HDD capacityDiffers	640 GB	320 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedDiffers	5400 RPM	7200 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one	2.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560M	Not available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	3 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyDiffers	Intel, NVIDIA	Intel
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	GDDR5	Unknown — not stated by the source
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)Differs	1200 MHz	1300 MHz
On-board graphics card ID	0x116	0x116
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	EAX	HDA
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 W
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN, BT
Wireless technologyKnown for one	802.11 b/g/n	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.0+HS
Ports & interfaces2 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 quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers	0	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 slotDiffers	No	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Headphone connectivity	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
Microphone connectivity	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
TV-out	No	No
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
S-Video portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® HM65 Express	Intel® QM67 Express
Keyboard2 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
Full-size keyboardDiffers	Yes	No
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
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 TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
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)Differs	No	Yes
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® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	53470	52229
Processor codeDiffers	SR02S	SR048
Processor package sizeDiffers	31 mm	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Battery1 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityDiffers	74 Wh	66 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8.8 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	150 W	65 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
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
Power auto-sensingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	4.28 kg	1.8 kg
WidthDiffers	352 mm	305 mm
DepthDiffers	420 mm	228.7 mm
Height (front)Differs	2 cm	2.7 cm
Height (rear)Differs	6.2 cm	3.13 cm
Width (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30.5 cm (12")
Depth (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	22.9 cm (9")
Height (front) (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.79 cm (1.1")
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.12 cm (1.23")
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.3/802.3u/802.3ab	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for one	AC/DC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3 MP
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1280 x 720 pixels
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	EPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR

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