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ASUS N73JQ-TZ126V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM vs ASUS U33JC-RX178X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M

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  • 119specifications compared
  • 53differ
  • 66identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • N73JQ-TZ126V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Black, Silver
    • U33JC-RX178X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Brown
  • Display diagonal
    • N73JQ-TZ126V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • U33JC-RX178X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Display resolution
    • N73JQ-TZ126V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • U33JC-RX178X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Processor family
    • N73JQ-TZ126V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • U33JC-RX178X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • N73JQ-TZ126V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • U33JC-RX178X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • N73JQ-TZ126V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:i7-740QM
    • U33JC-RX178X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:i3-380M
  • Processor cores
    • N73JQ-TZ126V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:4
    • U33JC-RX178X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:2
  • Processor threads
    • N73JQ-TZ126V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:8
    • U33JC-RX178X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:4

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148 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBrown
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneFull HDUnknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for oneGlossUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor18 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi7-740QMi3-380M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.93 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers1.73 GHz2.53 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988PGA988
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-700 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersClarksfieldArrandale
SteppingKnown for oneB1Unknown — not stated by the source
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)Differs1319
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers1333 MHz1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs3 x 2 GB2 x 2 GB
Memory slots (available)Known for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers12 GB4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers640 GB500 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMasterSRS PS
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard key pitchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.9 cm
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — 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® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.0No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)DiffersYes36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers4902450178
Processor codeKnown for oneSLBQGUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 mmrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.2SSE4.1/4.2
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W90 W
AC adapter output currentDiffers6.32 A4.74 A
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers3.4 kg1.9 kg
WidthDiffers420 mm328 mm
DepthDiffers287 mm232 mm
Height (front)Differs3.67 cm1.48 cm
Height (rear)Differs4.05 cm3.1 cm
Other featuresidentical
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC/DC

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