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ASUS ROG G74SX-TZ097V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop vs MSI Classic CR620-1058XEU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M

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  • 130specifications compared
  • 65differ
  • 65identical
  • 51known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • ROG G74SX-TZ097V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • Classic CR620-1058XEU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • ROG G74SX-TZ097V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • Classic CR620-1058XEU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Processor family
    • ROG G74SX-TZ097V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Classic CR620-1058XEU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • ROG G74SX-TZ097V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Classic CR620-1058XEU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • ROG G74SX-TZ097V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:i7-2630QM
    • Classic CR620-1058XEU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:i5-430M
  • Processor cores
    • ROG G74SX-TZ097V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:4
    • Classic CR620-1058XEU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:2
  • Processor threads
    • ROG G74SX-TZ097V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:8
    • Classic CR620-1058XEU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • ROG G74SX-TZ097V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:2.9 GHz
    • Classic CR620-1058XEU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:2.53 GHz

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181 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for oneLaptopUnknown — not stated by the source
Form factorKnown for oneClamshellUnknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for oneFull HDUnknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor17 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i74th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-2630QMi5-430M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz2.53 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.26 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1288
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeArrandale
SteppingDiffersD2C2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2017
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source81 mm²
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB2 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers1333 MHz1066 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers4x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB4 GB
Storage6 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB250 GB
Storage mediaKnown for oneHybrid-HDDUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedDiffers21
HDD capacityDiffers1.5 TB250 GB
HDD speedDiffers7200 RPM5400 RPM
Hybrid-HDD cache typeKnown for oneSSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Hybrid-HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Hybrid-HDD cache memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersBlu-Ray ROMDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS Duo, MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, SD, SDXC, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560MIntel® HD Graphics
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one3 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyDiffersNVIDIAIntel
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz766 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x116Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersEAX Advanced HD 5.0HDA
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one3.0+HSUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers10
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
Keyboardidentical
Numeric keypadKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumFreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features15 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm45 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
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® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.01.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5221943537
Processor codeDiffersSR02YSLBPM
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXSSE4.1, SSE4.2
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Battery capacityKnown for one74 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers150 W65 W
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
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers3.9 kg2.48 kg
WidthDiffers325 mm374 mm
DepthDiffers420 mm247 mm
Height (front)Differs2.09 cm1.8 cm
Height (rear)Differs6.2 cm3 cm
Width (imperial)Known for one32.5 cm (12.8")Unknown — not stated by the source
Depth (imperial)Known for one41.9 cm (16.5")Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front) (imperial)Known for one2.08 cm (0.82")Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for one6.2 cm (2.44")Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one100 - 240VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM55 Express

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