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ASUS ROG G74SX-TH71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM vs ASUS N73SV-V2G-TZ565V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM

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  • 156specifications compared
  • 31differ
  • 125identical
  • 10known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • ROG G74SX-TH71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Black
    • N73SV-V2G-TZ565V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Black, Silver
  • Processor model
    • ROG G74SX-TH71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:i7-2670QM
    • N73SV-V2G-TZ565V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:i7-2630QM
  • Processor boost frequency
    • ROG G74SX-TH71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:3.1 GHz
    • N73SV-V2G-TZ565V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2.9 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • ROG G74SX-TH71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2.2 GHz
    • N73SV-V2G-TZ565V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • ROG G74SX-TH71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:BGA 1224
    • N73SV-V2G-TZ565V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Socket 988
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • ROG G74SX-TH71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:22
    • N73SV-V2G-TZ565V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:20
  • Internal memory
    • ROG G74SX-TH71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:12 GB
    • N73SV-V2G-TZ565V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:8 GB
  • Memory slots
    • ROG G74SX-TH71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:4x SO-DIMM
    • N73SV-V2G-TZ565V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:3x SO-DIMM

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Comparison of G74SX-TH71, N73SV-V2G-TZ565V
166 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Silver
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal43.9 cm (17.3")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution1600 x 900 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeHD+HD+
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation2nd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-2670QMi7-2630QM
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz2.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache6 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1224Socket 988
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameSandy BridgeSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingD2D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)45 W45 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2220
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers12 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1333 MHz1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one3 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsDiffers4x SO-DIMM3x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers12
HDD capacity500 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD size2.5"2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffersBlu-Ray DVD ComboBlu-Ray ROM
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one3 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyIntel, NVIDIAIntel, NVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR5GDDR3
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)Differs1200 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1160x116
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersTHX TruStudioSonicFocus
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBang & Olufsen
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technology802.11 b/g/n802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothNoNo
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity33
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers10
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 quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers01
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Line-inYesYes
Microphone inYesYes
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Headphone connectivity3.5 mm3.5 mm
Microphone connectivity3.5 mm3.5 mm
TV-outNoNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Drivers includedYesYes
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
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)YesYes
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 oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5347052219
Processor codeDiffersSR02SSR02Y
Processor package sizeDiffers31 mm37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells66
Battery capacityDiffers74 Wh56 Wh
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers150 W90 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentDiffers6.3 A4.74 A
AC adapter output voltage19 V19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers4.28 kg3.4 kg
WidthDiffers352 mm426 mm
DepthDiffers420 mm290 mm
Height (front)Known for one2 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one6.2 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source380 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portNoNo
Compliance industry standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3/802.3u/802.3abIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Power supply typeAC/DCAC/DC
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC

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