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ASUS ROG G74SX-TZ289V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop vs ASUS ROG G74SX-TZ290V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM

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  • 191specifications compared
  • 7differ
  • 184identical
  • 10known for one product only

Key differences

  • Internal memory
    • ROG G74SX-TZ289V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop:8 GB
    • ROG G74SX-TZ290V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:12 GB
  • Memory layout (slots x size)
    • ROG G74SX-TZ289V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop:4 x 2 GB
    • ROG G74SX-TZ290V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:3 x 4 GB
  • Memory slots (available)
    • ROG G74SX-TZ289V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop:0
    • ROG G74SX-TZ290V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:1
  • Total storage capacity
    • ROG G74SX-TZ289V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop:1 TB
    • ROG G74SX-TZ290V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:660 GB
  • Storage media
    • ROG G74SX-TZ289V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop:HDD
    • ROG G74SX-TZ290V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:HDD+SSD
  • Number of HDDs installed
    • ROG G74SX-TZ289V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop:2
    • ROG G74SX-TZ290V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:1
  • DisplayPorts quantity
    • ROG G74SX-TZ289V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop:0
    • ROG G74SX-TZ290V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:1

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Comparison of G74SX-TZ289V, G74SX-TZ290V
201 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for oneLaptopUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal43.9 cm (17.3")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceGlossGloss
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation2nd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modeli7-2670QMi7-2670QM
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequency3.1 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequency2.2 GHz2.2 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache6 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1224BGA 1224
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)2222
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB12 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1333 MHz1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs4 x 2 GB3 x 4 GB
Memory slots4x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Differs01
Maximum internal memory16 GB16 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB660 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers21
HDD capacity500 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed7200 RPM7200 RPM
HDD size2.5"2.5"
Optical drive typeBlu-Ray DVD ComboBlu-Ray DVD Combo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS Duo, MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, SD, SDHC, SDXCMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS Duo, MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, SD, SDHC, SDXC
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560M
Discrete graphics card memory3 GB3 GB
Graphics card familyIntel, NVIDIAIntel, NVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
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)1200 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1160x116
Number of discrete graphics cards11
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in subwooferYesYes
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Audio system direct 3D soundYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeNoNo
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresEthernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit EthernetEthernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
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
BluetoothYesYes
WWANNot installedNot installed
Data networkNot supportedNot supported
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
4G WiMAXNoNo
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity33
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity11
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 quantityDiffers01
Mini DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Micro HDMI ports quantity00
Mini VGA ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portYesYes
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Line-inNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Modem (RJ-11) ports00
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outNoNo
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
GPS (satellite)NoNo
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutQWERTYQWERTY
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Bundled softwareMicrosoft Office 2010 StarterMicrosoft Office 2010 Starter
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
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® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK ID5347053470
Processor codeSR02SSR02S
Processor package size31 mm31 mm
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells88
Battery capacity5200 mAh5200 mAh
Battery life (max)3 h3 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter power150 W150 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Fingerprint readerNoNo
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)NoNo
Password protection typeBIOS, HDDBIOS, HDD
HDD user passwordYesYes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight3.9 kg3.9 kg
Width420 mm420 mm
Depth325 mm325 mm
Height (front)2.09 cm2.09 cm
Height (rear)6.2 cm6.2 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH)420 x 325 x 62 mm420 x 325 x 62 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedNoNo
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedNoNo
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
3DYesYes
Plug and PlayYesYes
Power requirements100 - 240V AC100 - 240V AC
Volume controlDigitalDigital
Internal modemNoNo
TV tuner integratedNoNo
Video in00
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC

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