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ASUS ROG G751JY-DB73X laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4870HQ vs ASUS X550JX-DB71 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop

138specifications compared
47differ
91identical
19known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- ROG G751JY-DB73X laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4870HQ:Black
- X550JX-DB71 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:Grey, Stainless steel
Display diagonal
- ROG G751JY-DB73X laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4870HQ:43.9 cm (17.3")
- X550JX-DB71 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
Processor model
- ROG G751JY-DB73X laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4870HQ:i7-4870HQ
- X550JX-DB71 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:i7-4720HQ
Processor boost frequency
- ROG G751JY-DB73X laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4870HQ:3.7 GHz
- X550JX-DB71 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:3.6 GHz
Processor frequency
- ROG G751JY-DB73X laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4870HQ:2.5 GHz
- X550JX-DB71 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:2.6 GHz
Processor codename
- ROG G751JY-DB73X laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4870HQ:Crystal Well
- X550JX-DB71 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:Haswell
Internal memory
- ROG G751JY-DB73X laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4870HQ:32 GB
- X550JX-DB71 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:8 GB
Internal memory type
- ROG G751JY-DB73X laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4870HQ:DDR3L-SDRAM
- X550JX-DB71 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:DDR3-SDRAM

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Comparison of G751JY-DB73X, X550JX-DB71
157 specifications	A ASUS ROG G751JY-DB73X laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4870HQ Model G751JY-DB73X View product	B ASUS X550JX-DB71 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop Model X550JX-DB71 View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black	Grey, Stainless steel
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Market positioningKnown for one	Gaming	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.9 cm (17.3")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD type	Full HD	Full HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Matt	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation	4th gen Intel® Core™ i7	4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i7-4870HQ	i7-4720HQ
Processor cores	4	4
Processor threads	8	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.7 GHz	3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.5 GHz	2.6 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache	6 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	L3	L3
Processor socket	BGA 1364	BGA 1364
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-4800 Mobile series	Intel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffers	Crystal Well	Haswell
Bus type	DMI2	DMI2
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	C0	C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	47 W	47 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	3.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	32 GB	8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	32 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1.51 TB	1 TB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD+SSD	HDD
Optical drive typeDiffers	Blu-Ray DVD Combo	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, SD	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	1 TB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980M	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 950M
On-board graphics card familyDiffers	Intel® Iris™ Pro Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® Iris™ Pro Graphics 5200	Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	2 GB	1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	200 MHz	400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1200 MHz	1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	11.2/12	11.2/12
On-board graphics card OpenGL version	4.3	4.3
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0xD26	0x416
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	4 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	GDDR5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SonicMaster
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	4	2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Thunderbolt ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Headphone outputsDiffers	1	0
S/PDIF out portDiffers	Yes	No
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Microphone inDiffers	Yes	No
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboard	Yes	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 8.1	Windows 8.1
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor special features10 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
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	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel TSX-NIDiffers	Yes	No
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers	1.00	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	Yes	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)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Differs	VT-d, VT-x	VT-x, VT-d
Processor ARK IDDiffers	83504	78934
Processor codeDiffers	SR1ZX	SR1Q8
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm	37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	No	Yes
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	8	4
Battery capacityDiffers	6000 mAh	44 Wh
Power3 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	230 W	120 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentDiffers	9.23 A	3.42 A
AC adapter output voltageDiffers	19.5 V	19 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Password protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BIOS, User
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	4.8 kg	2.45 kg
WidthDiffers	416 mm	380 mm
DepthDiffers	318 mm	251 mm
Height (front)Differs	2 cm	2.92 cm
Height (rear)Differs	5.3 cm	3.17 cm
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® HM87	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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