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ASUS N73SV-V1G-TZ343V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM vs MSI Gaming GX660-651NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM

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  • 118specifications compared
  • 48differ
  • 70identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • N73SV-V1G-TZ343V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Silver
    • Gaming GX660-651NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • N73SV-V1G-TZ343V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • Gaming GX660-651NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor generation
    • N73SV-V1G-TZ343V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Gaming GX660-651NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • N73SV-V1G-TZ343V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:i7-2630QM
    • Gaming GX660-651NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:i7-740QM
  • Processor boost frequency
    • N73SV-V1G-TZ343V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2.9 GHz
    • Gaming GX660-651NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:2.93 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • N73SV-V1G-TZ343V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2 GHz
    • Gaming GX660-651NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:1.73 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • N73SV-V1G-TZ343V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:5 GT/s
    • Gaming GX660-651NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:2.5 GT/s
  • Processor lithography
    • N73SV-V1G-TZ343V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:32 nm
    • Gaming GX660-651NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:45 nm

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Comparison of N73SV-V1G-TZ343V, GX660-651NL
154 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor12 differ
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-2630QMi7-740QM
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz2.93 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz1.73 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm45 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeClarksfield
SteppingDiffersD2B1
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.02
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2013
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source774 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source296 mm²
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3x SO-DIMM
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD Super Multi DL
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540MAMD Mobility Radeon HD 5870
Graphics card familyDiffersNVIDIAAMD
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneIntel® HD Graphics 3000Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one650 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one1100 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x116Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicFocusHDA
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1+EDR
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
Processor special features19 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one32 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.01.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5221949024
Processor codeDiffersSR02YSLBQG
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXSSE4.2
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery capacityKnown for one2200 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 W
Securityidentical
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3.4 kg3.5 kg
WidthDiffers426 mm396 mm
DepthDiffers290 mm265 mm
HeightKnown for one39.3 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.6 cm
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3/802.3u/802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one100-240VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® PM55 Express

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