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ASUS ROG Strix GL702VS-GC079T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ vs MSI GT72S 6QE(Dominator Pro G 4K)-1000CZ

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  • 135specifications compared
  • 34differ
  • 101identical
  • 58known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • ROG Strix GL702VS-GC079T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:Titanium
    • GT72S 6QE(Dominator Pro G 4K)-1000CZ:Black
  • Display resolution
    • ROG Strix GL702VS-GC079T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • GT72S 6QE(Dominator Pro G 4K)-1000CZ:3840 x 2160 pixels
  • HD type
    • ROG Strix GL702VS-GC079T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:Full HD
    • GT72S 6QE(Dominator Pro G 4K)-1000CZ:4K Ultra HD
  • Processor generation
    • ROG Strix GL702VS-GC079T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • GT72S 6QE(Dominator Pro G 4K)-1000CZ:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • ROG Strix GL702VS-GC079T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:i7-7700HQ
    • GT72S 6QE(Dominator Pro G 4K)-1000CZ:i7-6820HK
  • Processor boost frequency
    • ROG Strix GL702VS-GC079T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:3.8 GHz
    • GT72S 6QE(Dominator Pro G 4K)-1000CZ:3.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • ROG Strix GL702VS-GC079T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:2.8 GHz
    • GT72S 6QE(Dominator Pro G 4K)-1000CZ:2.7 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • ROG Strix GL702VS-GC079T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:6 MB
    • GT72S 6QE(Dominator Pro G 4K)-1000CZ:8 MB

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193 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersTitaniumBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningGamingGaming
Display2 differ
Display diagonal43.9 cm (17.3")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersFull HD4K Ultra HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceMattMatt
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPS
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers7th gen Intel® Core™ i76th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-7700HQi7-6820HK
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.8 GHz3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz2.7 GHz
System bus rate8 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB8 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-7700 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-6800 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersKaby LakeSkylake
Bus typeDMI3DMI3
Thermal Design Power (TDP)45 W45 W
Configurable TDP-down35 W35 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1440
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceR0
Memory2 differ
Internal memory32 GB32 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one2133 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory form factorSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB64 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one32 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.51 TB1.25 TB
Storage mediaHDD+SSDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity1 TB1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacityDiffers512 GB256 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersNoBlu-Ray RW
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1070NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980M
Discrete graphics card memory8 GB8 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 630Intel® HD Graphics 530
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers64 GB1.7 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency350 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x591B0x191B
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneSonicMasterUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1080 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.14.1
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers36
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity11
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
Mini DisplayPorts quantity11
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityDiffers10
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityDiffers01
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorNoNo
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performance1 differ
Virtual Reality (VR) readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM175Intel CM236
Repairability indexKnown for one5.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysYesYes
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography14 nm14 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version1.001.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version1.001.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)YesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)NoNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version0.000.00
Intel TSX-NIDiffersNoYes
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
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)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers9718588969
Processor package size42 x 28 mm42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR2FL
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityKnown for one76 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers180 W230 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one9.23 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19.5 VUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackYesYes
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneUL, TUV, CE Marking Compliance, FCC Compliance, BSMI, CCC, WEEEUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.9 kg3.78 kg
WidthDiffers415 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers280 mm294 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.8 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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