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ASUS ROG G30AB-FR009S PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4770K vs MSI 3 VR7RD-021XTW

112specifications compared
56differ
56identical
55known for one product only

Key differences

Processor generation
- ROG G30AB-FR009S PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4770K:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
- 3 VR7RD-021XTW:7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- ROG G30AB-FR009S PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4770K:i7-4770K
- 3 VR7RD-021XTW:i7-7700
Processor boost frequency
- ROG G30AB-FR009S PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4770K:3.9 GHz
- 3 VR7RD-021XTW:4.2 GHz
Processor frequency
- ROG G30AB-FR009S PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4770K:3.5 GHz
- 3 VR7RD-021XTW:3.6 GHz
Bus type
- ROG G30AB-FR009S PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4770K:QPI
- 3 VR7RD-021XTW:DMI3
Processor lithography
- ROG G30AB-FR009S PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4770K:22 nm
- 3 VR7RD-021XTW:14 nm
Processor codename
- ROG G30AB-FR009S PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4770K:Haswell
- 3 VR7RD-021XTW:Kaby Lake
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- ROG G30AB-FR009S PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4770K:84 W
- 3 VR7RD-021XTW:65 W

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Comparison of G30AB-FR009S, 3 VR7RD-021XTW
167 specifications	A ASUS ROG G30AB-FR009S PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4770K Model G30AB-FR009S View product	B MSI 3 VR7RD-021XTW View product
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	4th gen Intel® Core™ i7	7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i7-4770K	i7-7700
Processor cores	4	4
Processor threads	8	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.9 GHz	4.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	3.5 GHz	3.6 GHz
Processor cache	8 MB	8 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Bus typeDiffers	QPI	DMI3
FSB ParityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithographyDiffers	22 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for one	Intel Core i7-4700 Desktop series	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameDiffers	Haswell	Kaby Lake
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	84 W	65 W
TcaseKnown for one	72.72 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
Number of QPI linksKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of processors installed	1	1
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 1150 (Socket H3)	LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
SteppingDiffers	C0	B0
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers	32 GB	64 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffers	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3L, DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers	1333,1600 MHz	1333,1600,2133,2400 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Known for one	25.6 GB/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processor	No	No
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GT/s
TjunctionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 °C
Memory voltage supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.35 V
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	16 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory slotsDiffers	4x DIMM	2x DIMM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1600 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory channels	Dual-channel	Dual-channel
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1.12 TB	2.25 TB
Optical drive typeDiffers	Blu-Ray DVD Combo	DVD Super Multi
Storage media	HDD+SSD	HDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	1 TB	2 TB
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityDiffers	128 GB	256 GB
Card reader integratedDiffers	Yes	No
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	CF, MMC, MiniMMC, MiniSD, MS Duo, MS Micro (M2), Memory Stick (MS), RS-MMC, MS PRO, MicroDrive, SD, MS PRO Duo, MicroSD (TransFlash), SDHC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 770	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1070
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers	2 GB	8 GB
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 4600	Intel® HD Graphics 630
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	1.74 GB	64 GB
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)	3	3
On-board graphics card base frequency	350 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1250 MHz	1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers	11.1	12.0
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x412	0x5912
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR5
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.4
CUDAKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
NVIDIA GameWorks VRKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performance1 differ
Product type	PC	PC
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® Z87	Intel® H110
Audio output channelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.1 channels
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantity	1	1
Network2 differ
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,1000,100 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiDiffers	Yes	No
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	6
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	6	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers	0	1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity	0	0
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DVI portDiffers	Yes	No
PS/2 ports quantity	1	1
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Line-outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x4 slotsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x8 slotsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power supply input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supplyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 W
Design2 differ
Chassis typeDiffers	Tower	Desktop
Product colourDiffers	Black, Red	Black
Placement supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Vertical
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8	FreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display included	No	No
Processor special features12 differ
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	22 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Differs	No	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionDiffers	0.00	1.00
Intel TSX-NIDiffers	No	Yes
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers	0.00	1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
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)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS Guard	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for one	VT-x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers	75123	97128
Processor codeDiffers	SR147	SR338
Processor package size	37.5 x 37.5 mm	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Scalability	1S	1S
Supported instruction sets	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Thermal solution specificationDiffers	PCG 2013D	PCG 2015C
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	216 mm	195 mm
DepthDiffers	544 mm	500 mm
HeightDiffers	481 mm	455 mm
WeightDiffers	14.4 kg	10.3 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	330 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	600 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	574 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables included	AC	AC
Manual	Yes	Yes

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