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ASUS VX7-SZ079V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM vs MSI Gaming GX780-011US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM

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  • 119specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 103identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • VX7-SZ079V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Orange
    • Gaming GX780-011US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • VX7-SZ079V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Gaming GX780-011US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Internal memory
    • VX7-SZ079V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:6 GB
    • Gaming GX780-011US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:12 GB
  • Optical drive type
    • VX7-SZ079V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Blu-Ray RW
    • Gaming GX780-011US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:DVD Super Multi
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • VX7-SZ079V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 460M
    • Gaming GX780-011US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 555M
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • VX7-SZ079V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:3
    • Gaming GX780-011US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • VX7-SZ079V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:1
    • Gaming GX780-011US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:3
  • eSATA ports quantity
    • VX7-SZ079V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:0
    • Gaming GX780-011US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:1

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Comparison of VX7-SZ079V, GX780-011US
152 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersOrangeBlack
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeFull HDFull HD
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation2nd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modeli7-2630QMi7-2630QM
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequency2.9 GHz2.9 GHz
Processor frequency2 GHz2 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache6 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketSocket 988Socket 988
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameSandy BridgeSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingD2D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)45 W45 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)2020
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB12 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one1333 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one4x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacity750 GB750 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed7200 RPM7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersBlu-Ray RWDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MiniSD, MMC, MS Duo, MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 460MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 555M
Graphics card familyNVIDIANVIDIA
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequency650 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1100 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1160x116
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.024 GB
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio Premium
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Swivel webcamKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.1+EDRUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers13
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
TV-outNoNo
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography32 nm32 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK ID5221952219
Processor codeSR02YSR02Y
Processor package size37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers89
Battery capacityKnown for one75 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3.82 kg3.9 kg
WidthDiffers402 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers309 mm288 mm
Height (front)Known for one5.09 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one5.79 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source55.1 mm
Width (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source42.8 cm (16.9")
Depth (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source28.8 cm (11.3")
Height (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.51 cm (2.17")
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portNoNo
Power requirementsKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeDiffersAC/DC19V
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel HM67 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouchpad
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY

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