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ASUS K72JT-TY093V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M vs MSI Megabook GX740-291FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM

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  • 115specifications compared
  • 50differ
  • 65identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • K72JT-TY093V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • Megabook GX740-291FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:43.2 cm (17")
  • Display resolution
    • K72JT-TY093V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:1600 x 900 pixels
    • Megabook GX740-291FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:1440 x 900 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • K72JT-TY093V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:16:9
    • Megabook GX740-291FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:16:10
  • Processor family
    • K72JT-TY093V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Megabook GX740-291FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • K72JT-TY093V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Megabook GX740-291FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • K72JT-TY093V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:i5-480M
    • Megabook GX740-291FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:i7-740QM
  • Processor cores
    • K72JT-TY093V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:2
    • Megabook GX740-291FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:4
  • Processor threads
    • K72JT-TY093V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:4
    • Megabook GX740-291FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:8

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Comparison of K72JT-TY093V, GX740-291FR
150 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack, Red
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")43.2 cm (17")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1440 x 900 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:916:10
HD typeKnown for oneHD+Unknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for oneGlossUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor19 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-480Mi7-740QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequency2.93 GHz2.93 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.66 GHz1.73 GHz
System bus rate2.5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1288Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm45 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-400 SeriesIntel Core i7-700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersArrandaleClarksfield
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersK0B1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x161x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.02
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers382 M774 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers81 mm²296 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2013
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB6 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1066 MHz1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs2 x 2 GB1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB
Memory slots (available)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacity500 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobility Radeon HD 6370MAMD Radeon HD 5870
Graphics card familyAMDAMD
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one500 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one766 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one1.024 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSRS Premium Sound
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1+EDR
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers01
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
TV-in portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
TV-outNoNo
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Parallel ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouchpad
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features13 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)NoNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology1.01.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)YesYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers5295249024
Processor codeDiffersSLC26SLBQG
Processor package sizeDiffersrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x2837.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one45 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery capacityKnown for one4400 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers3.3 kg3.2 kg
WidthDiffers420 mm395 mm
DepthDiffers281 mm278 mm
Height (front)Differs3.5 cm3.3 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.74 cm3.95 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC adapter includedYesYes
Bag includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Internal modemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Power requirementsKnown for one110/240V, 50/60HzUnknown — not stated by the source

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