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Acer Aspire AS8943G-464G1TBN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M vs ASUS N53JQ-SZ035X laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM

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  • 133specifications compared
  • 57differ
  • 76identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire AS8943G-464G1TBN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:Black
    • N53JQ-SZ035X laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire AS8943G-464G1TBN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:46.7 cm (18.4")
    • N53JQ-SZ035X laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor family
    • Aspire AS8943G-464G1TBN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • N53JQ-SZ035X laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire AS8943G-464G1TBN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • N53JQ-SZ035X laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Aspire AS8943G-464G1TBN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:i5-460M
    • N53JQ-SZ035X laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:i7-720QM
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire AS8943G-464G1TBN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:2
    • N53JQ-SZ035X laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:4
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire AS8943G-464G1TBN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:4
    • N53JQ-SZ035X laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:8
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire AS8943G-464G1TBN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:2.53 GHz
    • N53JQ-SZ035X laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:1.6 GHz

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Comparison of AS8943G-464G1TBN, N53JQ-SZ035X
155 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers46.7 cm (18.4")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display response rise/fallKnown for one8 msUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor18 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-460Mi7-720QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor frequencyDiffers2.53 GHz1.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1288Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm45 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-400 SeriesIntel Core i7-700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersArrandaleClarksfield
SteppingDiffersK0B1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x161x16, 2x8
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers382 M774 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers81 mm²296 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1912
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1066 MHz
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
Number of HDDs installedDiffers21
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS Duo, MS PRO, SD
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD-RW
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 5650NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 425M
Graphics card familyDiffersAMDNVIDIA
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsNot available
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one500 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one766 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersDolby Home Theater7Azalia
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Network1 differ
Bluetooth versionDiffers3.0+HS2.0+EDR
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers52
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers01
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers10
Keyboardidentical
Numeric keypadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features13 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one45 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers5017943122
Processor codeDiffersSLC22SLBLY
Processor package sizeDiffersrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x2837.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.2
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Battery capacityDiffers4800 mAh4400 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one3 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.74 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers4.6 kg2.9 kg
WidthDiffers440 mm391 mm
DepthDiffers295 mm266 mm
Height (front)Differs3.1 cm3.05 cm
Height (rear)Differs4.38 cm4.05 cm
Other features2 differ
Compliance industry standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11a/b/g/nIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Power supply typeDiffersAC - DCAC/DC
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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