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ASUS ROG G74SX-AH71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM vs HP ENVY 17-1181NR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM

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  • 134specifications compared
  • 54differ
  • 80identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • ROG G74SX-AH71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Black
    • ENVY 17-1181NR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:Silver
  • Processor generation
    • ROG G74SX-AH71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • ENVY 17-1181NR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • ROG G74SX-AH71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:i7-2670QM
    • ENVY 17-1181NR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:i7-720QM
  • Processor boost frequency
    • ROG G74SX-AH71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:3.1 GHz
    • ENVY 17-1181NR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:2.8 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • ROG G74SX-AH71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2.2 GHz
    • ENVY 17-1181NR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:1.6 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • ROG G74SX-AH71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:5 GT/s
    • ENVY 17-1181NR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:2.5 GT/s
  • Processor socket
    • ROG G74SX-AH71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:BGA 1224
    • ENVY 17-1181NR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:Socket 988
  • Processor lithography
    • ROG G74SX-AH71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:32 nm
    • ENVY 17-1181NR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:45 nm

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174 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAluminium
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePremium
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Processor12 differ
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-2670QMi7-720QM
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz1.6 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
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source774 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source296 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2212
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB6 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsDiffers4x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1333 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
HDD speedDiffers7200 RPM5200 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlu-Ray DVD Combo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SDXCMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560MAMD Mobility Radeon HD 5850
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers3 GB3.835 GB
Graphics card familyDiffersIntel, NVIDIAATI
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Not available
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — 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
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersTHX TruStudioBeats
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi, Bluetooth
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Wi-Fi data rate (max)Known for one300 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features19 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
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® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.01.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers5347043122
Processor codeDiffersSR02SSLBLY
Processor package sizeDiffers31 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXSSE4.2
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one32 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Battery capacityDiffers74 Wh62 Wh
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
Securityidentical
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePower on
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers4.28 kg3.4 kg
WidthDiffers420 mm416 mm
DepthDiffers325 mm275 mm
Height (front)Differs2.09 cm3.17 cm
Height (rear)Differs6.2 cm5.46 cm
Packaging dataidentical
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source493 x 150 x 345.4 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.44 kg
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM65 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source

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