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ASUS JQ-A2 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM vs MSI Gaming GT683DXR-633US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM

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  • 117specifications compared
  • 51differ
  • 66identical
  • 63known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • JQ-A2 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Black, Stainless steel
    • Gaming GT683DXR-633US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • JQ-A2 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • Gaming GT683DXR-633US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • JQ-A2 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:1600 x 900 pixels
    • Gaming GT683DXR-633US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • JQ-A2 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:HD+
    • Gaming GT683DXR-633US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Full HD
  • Processor generation
    • JQ-A2 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Gaming GT683DXR-633US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • JQ-A2 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:i7-740QM
    • Gaming GT683DXR-633US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:i7-2670QM
  • Processor boost frequency
    • JQ-A2 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:2.93 GHz
    • Gaming GT683DXR-633US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:3.1 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • JQ-A2 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:1.73 GHz
    • Gaming GT683DXR-633US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2.2 GHz

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180 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, Stainless steelBlack
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceClamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
HD typeDiffersHD+Full HD
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor13 differ
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-740QMi7-2670QM
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.93 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.73 GHz2.2 GHz
System bus rateDiffers2.5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1224
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-700 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersClarksfieldSandy Bridge
SteppingDiffersB1D2
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers22.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1322
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one774 MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one296 mm²Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB12 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1066 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one3x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one12 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 425MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 570M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR3GDDR5
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x116
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2560 x 1600 pixels
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTHX TruStudio PRO
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
LabelflashKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0+HS
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit Ethernet, WLANUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Microphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
TV-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM55 ExpressIntel HM67 Express
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Numeric keypadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source103
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Keyboard languageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnglish
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features19 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 nm
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers4902453470
Processor codeDiffersSLBQGSR02S
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 mm31 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.2AVX
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery capacityKnown for one47 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W180 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3.4 kg3.49 kg
WidthDiffers420 mm269 mm
DepthDiffers287 mm396 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source55 mm
Width (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source26 cm (10.2")
Depth (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source38 cm (15")
Height (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.5 cm (1.77")
Height (front)Known for one3.67 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one4.05 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Number of products includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19V DC
Volume controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDigital
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Power requirementsKnown for one100-240 V AC, 50/60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source

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