Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS NX90SN-YZ035V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM vs MSI Gaming GT780DXR-446US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM

126specifications compared
30differ
96identical
55known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- NX90SN-YZ035V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Silver
- Gaming GT780DXR-446US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Black
Display diagonal
- NX90SN-YZ035V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:46.7 cm (18.4")
- Gaming GT780DXR-446US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:43.9 cm (17.3")
Processor model
- NX90SN-YZ035V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:i7-2630QM
- Gaming GT780DXR-446US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:i7-2670QM
Processor boost frequency
- NX90SN-YZ035V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2.9 GHz
- Gaming GT780DXR-446US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:3.1 GHz
Processor frequency
- NX90SN-YZ035V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2 GHz
- Gaming GT780DXR-446US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2.2 GHz
Processor socket
- NX90SN-YZ035V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Socket 988
- Gaming GT780DXR-446US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:BGA 1224
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- NX90SN-YZ035V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:20
- Gaming GT780DXR-446US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:22
Internal memory
- NX90SN-YZ035V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:6 GB
- Gaming GT780DXR-446US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:16 GB

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Comparison of NX90SN-YZ035V, GT780DXR-446US
181 specifications	A ASUS NX90SN-YZ035V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Model NX90SN-YZ035V View product	B MSI Gaming GT780DXR-446US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Model GT780DXR-446US View product
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Silver	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	46.7 cm (18.4")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
HD type	Full HD	Full HD
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gloss
LED backlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i7-2630QM	i7-2670QM
Processor cores	4	4
Processor threads	8	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.9 GHz	3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2 GHz	2.2 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache	6 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 988	BGA 1224
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor series	Intel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series	Intel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Sandy Bridge	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	D2	D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	45 W	45 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	20	22
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Compatible processor seriesKnown for one	Intel® Core™ i7	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	6 GB	16 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1333 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one	3x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	12 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacity	1.5 TB	1.5 TB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	2	2
HDD capacity	750 GB	750 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	Blu-Ray DVD Combo	Blu-Ray RW
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
HDD sizeKnown for one	2.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 570M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers	2 GB	3 GB
Graphics card familyDiffers	Intel, NVIDIA	NVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffers	GDDR3	GDDR5
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 3000	Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequency	650 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1100 MHz	1200 MHz
On-board graphics card ID	0x116	0x116
Number of discrete graphics cards	1	1
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	SonicFocus	THX TruStudio Pro
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dynaudio
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio system full duplexKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
LabelflashKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Disc types supportedKnown for one	BD-R, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11b, 802.11g	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresKnown for one	Gigabit Ethernet	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Wi-Fi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	2	2
eSATA ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
TV-outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® HM65 Express	Intel HM67 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Windows keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	QWERTY
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Touchpad	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	52219	53470
Processor codeDiffers	SR02Y	SR02S
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)	31 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	9
Battery capacityKnown for one	63 Wh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	120 W	180 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS, HDD, User	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	4.4 kg	3.9 kg
WidthDiffers	530 mm	428 mm
DepthDiffers	280 mm	288 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	55.1 mm
Width (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	42.8 cm (16.9")
Depth (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	28.8 cm (11.3")
Height (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.51 cm (2.17")
Height (front)Known for one	3 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	4.38 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Bag includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19V DC, 100~240V AC
Internal modemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for one	AC/DC	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner typeKnown for one	Analog	Unknown — not stated by the source

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