Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS JQ-A2 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM vs ASUS ROG SX Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM

101specifications compared
52differ
49identical
56known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- JQ-A2 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Black, Stainless steel
- ROG SX Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Black
Display diagonal
- JQ-A2 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:43.9 cm (17.3")
- ROG SX Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution
- JQ-A2 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:1600 x 900 pixels
- ROG SX Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:1366 x 768 pixels
Processor generation
- JQ-A2 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Intel® Core™ i7
- ROG SX Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- JQ-A2 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:i7-740QM
- ROG SX Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:i7-2630QM
Processor boost frequency
- JQ-A2 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:2.93 GHz
- ROG SX Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2.9 GHz
Processor frequency
- JQ-A2 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:1.73 GHz
- ROG SX Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2 GHz
System bus rate
- JQ-A2 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:2.5 GT/s
- ROG SX Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:5 GT/s

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Comparison of JQ-A2, SX
157 specifications	A ASUS JQ-A2 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM Model JQ-A2 View product	B ASUS ROG SX Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Model SX View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, Stainless steel	Black
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.9 cm (17.3")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1600 x 900 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeKnown for one	HD+	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i7-740QM	i7-2630QM
Processor cores	4	4
Processor threads	8	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.93 GHz	2.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.73 GHz	2 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	2.5 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 lithographyDiffers	45 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-700 Mobile Series	Intel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Clarksfield	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	B1	D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	45 W	45 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	2	2.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	774 M	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	296 mm²	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	13	20
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	6 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	1066 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers	3x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	12 GB	16 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	1 TB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
HDD capacityKnown for one	500 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	7200 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS Duo, MS PRO, SD, SDHC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Optical drive typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DVD Super Multi
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 425M	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560M
Graphics card family	NVIDIA	NVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffers	GDDR3	GDDR5
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.048 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0x116
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.048 GB
Audioidentical
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	EAX Advanced HD
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresKnown for one	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	No	No
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	3
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
TV-outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® HM55 Express	Intel® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Touchpad	Unknown — not stated by the source
Numeric keypadKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	QWERTY
Keyboard languageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	English
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Processor special features19 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	No	Yes
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
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)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	No	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® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Insider™Differs	No	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	1.0	2.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers	49024	52219
Processor codeDiffers	SLBQG	SR02Y
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 mm	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.2	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 nm
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	8
Battery capacityDiffers	47 Wh	74 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	120 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	3.4 kg	3.92 kg
WidthDiffers	420 mm	391 mm
DepthDiffers	287 mm	297 mm
Height (front)Differs	3.67 cm	3 cm
Height (rear)Differs	4.05 cm	6 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one	100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	150 W

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