Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS N73JQ-TZ101V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM vs MSI Classic CR720-227NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M

Add a product
  • 124specifications compared
  • 51differ
  • 73identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • N73JQ-TZ101V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Black, Silver
    • Classic CR720-227NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Black
  • Processor family
    • N73JQ-TZ101V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Classic CR720-227NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • N73JQ-TZ101V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Classic CR720-227NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • N73JQ-TZ101V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:i7-740QM
    • Classic CR720-227NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:i3-370M
  • Processor cores
    • N73JQ-TZ101V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:4
    • Classic CR720-227NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:2
  • Processor threads
    • N73JQ-TZ101V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:8
    • Classic CR720-227NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:4
  • Processor frequency
    • N73JQ-TZ101V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:1.73 GHz
    • Classic CR720-227NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:2.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • N73JQ-TZ101V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:6 MB
    • Classic CR720-227NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:3 MB

Side by side

Differences highlightedShow differences only (on)
Comparison of N73JQ-TZ101V, CR720-227NL
145 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 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
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.93 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers12 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1333 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.28 TB500 GB
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one640 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 425MIntel® GMA HD
Graphics card familyDiffersNVIDIAIntel
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
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers12
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Network1 differ
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.0+EDRUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers23
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers10
eSATA ports quantityDiffers10
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
Processor special features14 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
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
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one4400 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers3.4 kg3 kg
WidthDiffers420 mm414 mm
DepthDiffers287 mm267.5 mm
Height (front)Differs3.67 cm3.37 cm
Height (rear)Differs4.05 cm3.7 cm
Other featuresidentical
Power supply typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

More laptop comparisons

All laptop comparisons