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ASUS ROG G74SX-TZ117V-BE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM vs ASUS K53SV-SX156V-BE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M

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  • 137specifications compared
  • 39differ
  • 98identical
  • 10known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • ROG G74SX-TZ117V-BE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • K53SV-SX156V-BE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • ROG G74SX-TZ117V-BE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • K53SV-SX156V-BE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Processor family
    • ROG G74SX-TZ117V-BE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • K53SV-SX156V-BE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • ROG G74SX-TZ117V-BE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • K53SV-SX156V-BE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • ROG G74SX-TZ117V-BE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:i7-2630QM
    • K53SV-SX156V-BE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:i3-2310M
  • Processor cores
    • ROG G74SX-TZ117V-BE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:4
    • K53SV-SX156V-BE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2
  • Processor threads
    • ROG G74SX-TZ117V-BE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:8
    • K53SV-SX156V-BE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:4
  • Processor frequency
    • ROG G74SX-TZ117V-BE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2 GHz
    • K53SV-SX156V-BE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2.1 GHz

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Comparison of G74SX-TZ117V-BE, K53SV-SX156V-BE
147 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneFull HDUnknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi7-2630QMi3-2310M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.9 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.1 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1023
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameSandy BridgeSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersD2J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W35 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)Differs2021
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers12 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1333 MHz1333 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers4x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 2 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.5 TB500 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedDiffers7200 RPM5400 RPM
HDD size2.5"2.5"
Optical drive typeBlu-Ray DVD ComboBlu-Ray DVD Combo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SDXCMMC, MS PRO, SD
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source750 GB
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M
Graphics card familyNVIDIANVIDIA
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)1100 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1160x116
Maximum resolutionKnown for one1920 x 1080 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersEAX Advanced HD 5.0, THX TruStudioAltec Lansing Speakers
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresGigabit Ehternet, WLANGigabit Ehternet, WLAN
Wireless technologyWi-FiWi-Fi
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
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 quantityDiffers01
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
TV-outNoNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
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)DiffersYesNo
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® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers5221952220
Processor codeDiffersSR02YSR04S
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)37.5 x 37.5 xrPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityDiffers74 Wh56 Wh
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers150 W120 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers4.28 kg2.6 kg
WidthDiffers325 mm378 mm
DepthDiffers420 mm253 mm
Height (front)Differs2.09 cm2.83 cm
Height (rear)Differs6.2 cm3.49 cm
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portNoNo
3DKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsDiffers100 - 240V100 - 240V, 19V
Power supply typeACAC
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 MP

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