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ASUS N73JQ-TY076V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM vs MSI Megabook CX720-078BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M

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  • 124specifications compared
  • 51differ
  • 73identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • N73JQ-TY076V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Black, Silver
    • Megabook CX720-078BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Black
  • Processor family
    • N73JQ-TY076V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Megabook CX720-078BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • N73JQ-TY076V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Megabook CX720-078BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • N73JQ-TY076V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:i7-740QM
    • Megabook CX720-078BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:i3-370M
  • Processor cores
    • N73JQ-TY076V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:4
    • Megabook CX720-078BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:2
  • Processor threads
    • N73JQ-TY076V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:8
    • Megabook CX720-078BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:4
  • Processor frequency
    • N73JQ-TY076V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:1.73 GHz
    • Megabook CX720-078BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:2.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • N73JQ-TY076V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:6 MB
    • Megabook CX720-078BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:3 MB

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151 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
Displayidentical
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor18 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi7-740QMi3-370M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.93 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers1.73 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-700 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersClarksfieldArrandale
SteppingDiffersB1K0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C90 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x81x16
PCI Express slots versionDiffers22.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers774 M382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers296 mm²81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1318
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one3 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers12 GB8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedDiffers7200 RPM5400 RPM
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD Super Multi DL
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 425MNVIDIA® GeForce® 310M
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source667 MHz
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneSonicFocusUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers23
eSATA ports quantityDiffers10
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Keyboardidentical
Numeric keypadKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features14 differ
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers4902449020
Processor codeDiffersSLBQGSLBUK
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 mmrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one4400 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W65 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one6.32 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers3.4 kg3 kg
WidthDiffers420 mm414 mm
DepthDiffers287 mm267 mm
Height (front)Differs3.67 cm3.37 cm
Height (rear)Differs4.05 cm3.7 cm
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP

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