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ASUS X73E-TY047V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M vs MSI Gaming GX660-656HU laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM

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  • 121specifications compared
  • 56differ
  • 65identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • X73E-TY047V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • Gaming GX660-656HU laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • X73E-TY047V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:1600 x 900 pixels
    • Gaming GX660-656HU laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • X73E-TY047V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:HD+
    • Gaming GX660-656HU laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • X73E-TY047V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Gaming GX660-656HU laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • X73E-TY047V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • Gaming GX660-656HU laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • X73E-TY047V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:i3-2310M
    • Gaming GX660-656HU laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:i7-740QM
  • Processor cores
    • X73E-TY047V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2
    • Gaming GX660-656HU laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:4
  • Processor threads
    • X73E-TY047V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:4
    • Gaming GX660-656HU laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:8

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Comparison of X73E-TY047V, GX660-656HU
156 specifications
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersHD+Full HD
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessKnown for one200 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor17 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-2310Mi7-740QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz1.73 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm45 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeClarksfield
SteppingDiffersJ1B1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.02
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2113
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.93 GHz
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
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM3x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 GB
Storage2 differ
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsAMD Mobility Radeon HD 5870
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelAMD
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
Maximum resolutionKnown for one2048 x 1536 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDA
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
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 quantityDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
Processor special features18 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® 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 TechnologyDiffersNo1.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5222049024
Processor codeDiffersSR04SSLBQG
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 xrPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXSSE4.2
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 one5200 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W120 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one4.74 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOSUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers3.2 kg3.5 kg
WidthDiffers420 mm396 mm
DepthDiffers280 mm265 mm
Height (front)Differs3.68 cm3.5 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.85 cm4.6 cm
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® PM55 Express

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