Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 531-B9504G50MNK Intel® Pentium® B950 vs ASUS N53SV-SX837V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM

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  • 113specifications compared
  • 42differ
  • 71identical
  • 46known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 531-B9504G50MNK Intel® Pentium® B950:Black, Silver
    • N53SV-SX837V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Silver
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 531-B9504G50MNK Intel® Pentium® B950:Intel® Pentium®
    • N53SV-SX837V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 531-B9504G50MNK Intel® Pentium® B950:B950
    • N53SV-SX837V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:i7-2670QM
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire 531-B9504G50MNK Intel® Pentium® B950:2
    • N53SV-SX837V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:4
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 531-B9504G50MNK Intel® Pentium® B950:2
    • N53SV-SX837V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:8
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 531-B9504G50MNK Intel® Pentium® B950:2.1 GHz
    • N53SV-SX837V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2.2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire 531-B9504G50MNK Intel® Pentium® B950:2 MB
    • N53SV-SX837V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:6 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • Aspire 531-B9504G50MNK Intel® Pentium® B950:L3
    • N53SV-SX837V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Smart Cache

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159 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverSilver
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display diagonal (metric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source39.6 cm
TouchscreenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersB950i7-2670QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers28
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz2.2 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersPGA988BGA 1224
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Pentium B900 Series for MobileIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameSandy BridgeSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceD2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
TjunctionDiffers85 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 2x16, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2122
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB6 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1333 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB640 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB640 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
HDD size2.5"2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD±RW
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 555M
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel, NVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequency650 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x116
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicFocus
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBang & Olufsen
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 MP
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothNoNo
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXDiffersNoYes
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantity00
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 portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inYesYes
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features15 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
CPU configuration (max)11
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 versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5562753470
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR02S
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)31 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.xAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells66
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.3 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.7 kg
WidthDiffers382 mm391 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm266 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.05 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.05 cm
HeightKnown for one33.2 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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