Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS ROG G74SX-TZ117V-BE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM vs MSI Gaming GT780R-082NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM

127specifications compared
13differ
114identical
29known for one product only

Key differences

Internal memory
- ROG G74SX-TZ117V-BE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:12 GB
- Gaming GT780R-082NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:8 GB
Networking features
- ROG G74SX-TZ117V-BE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Gigabit Ehternet, WLAN
- Gaming GT780R-082NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Bluetooth
- ROG G74SX-TZ117V-BE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:No
- Gaming GT780R-082NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Yes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
- ROG G74SX-TZ117V-BE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:1
- Gaming GT780R-082NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2
eSATA ports quantity
- ROG G74SX-TZ117V-BE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:0
- Gaming GT780R-082NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
- ROG G74SX-TZ117V-BE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:0
- Gaming GT780R-082NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:1
Motherboard chipset
- ROG G74SX-TZ117V-BE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Intel® HM65 Express
- Gaming GT780R-082NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Intel HM67 Express
Cable lock slot
- ROG G74SX-TZ117V-BE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Yes
- Gaming GT780R-082NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:No

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Comparison of G74SX-TZ117V-BE, GT780R-082NE
156 specifications	A ASUS ROG G74SX-TZ117V-BE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Model G74SX-TZ117V-BE View product	B MSI Gaming GT780R-082NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Model GT780R-082NE View product
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	43.9 cm (17.3")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
HD type	Full HD	Full HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model	i7-2630QM	i7-2630QM
Processor cores	4	4
Processor threads	8	8
Processor boost frequency	2.9 GHz	2.9 GHz
Processor frequency	2 GHz	2 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache	6 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	Socket 988	Socket 988
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor series	Intel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series	Intel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Sandy Bridge	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	D2	D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	45 W	45 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)	20	20
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	12 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1333 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory slots	4x SO-DIMM	4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	16 GB	16 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity	1.5 TB	1.5 TB
Storage mediaKnown for one	HDD	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	7200 RPM	7200 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one	2.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive type	Blu-Ray DVD Combo	Blu-Ray DVD Combo
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SDXC	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	750 GB
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card model	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560M	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560M
Graphics card family	NVIDIA	NVIDIA
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)	1100 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card ID	0x116	0x116
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	1920 x 1080 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	EAX Advanced HD 5.0, THX TruStudio	THX TruStudio Pro
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dynaudio
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ehternet, WLAN	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Wi-Fi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.0+HS
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	3	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	2
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
TV-out	No	No
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® HM65 Express	Intel HM67 Express
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
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 Technology	No	No
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)	No	No
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® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK ID	52219	52219
Processor code	SR02Y	SR02Y
Processor package size	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one	74 Wh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	150 W	150 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	Yes	No
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	4.28 kg	3.9 kg
WidthDiffers	325 mm	428 mm
DepthDiffers	420 mm	288 mm
Height (front)Known for one	2.09 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	6.2 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	55 mm
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
3DKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one	100 - 240V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Cameraidentical
Video capturing speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 fps
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Touchpad
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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