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Acer Aspire Ethos AS8951G-9630 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM vs ASUSPRO P53SJ-SO064X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M

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  • 145specifications compared
  • 42differ
  • 103identical
  • 56known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire Ethos AS8951G-9630 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Black, Blue
    • ASUSPRO P53SJ-SO064X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire Ethos AS8951G-9630 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:46.7 cm (18.4")
    • ASUSPRO P53SJ-SO064X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire Ethos AS8951G-9630 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • ASUSPRO P53SJ-SO064X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Aspire Ethos AS8951G-9630 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • ASUSPRO P53SJ-SO064X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire Ethos AS8951G-9630 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • ASUSPRO P53SJ-SO064X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Aspire Ethos AS8951G-9630 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:i7-2670QM
    • ASUSPRO P53SJ-SO064X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire Ethos AS8951G-9630 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:4
    • ASUSPRO P53SJ-SO064X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire Ethos AS8951G-9630 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:8
    • ASUSPRO P53SJ-SO064X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:4

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Comparison of AS8951G-9630, P53SJ-SO064X
201 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, BlueBlack
Housing materialKnown for oneAluminium, PlasticUnknown — not stated by the source
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceClamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers46.7 cm (18.4")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for oneFull HDUnknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display brightnessKnown for one220 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
External displayKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-2670QMi5-2430M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1224Socket 988
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
Processor codenameSandy BridgeSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersD2J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W35 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)Differs2224
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers1066 MHz1333 MHz
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB320 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB320 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersBlu-Ray DVD ComboDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, MS PRO, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 555MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyIntel, NVIDIAIntel, NVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR3GDDR3
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)1200 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1160x116
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDSonicFocus
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAltec Lansing
Optical driveidentical
Optical drive interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.1+EDRUnknown — not stated by the source
WWANKnown for oneNot installedUnknown — not stated by the source
Data networkKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11 b/g/n
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity33
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers10
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers10
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-outNoNo
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Drivers includedYesYes
Bundled softwareKnown for oneMicrosoft Office Starter, Bing Bar, Windows Live EssentialsUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
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 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® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5347053450
Processor codeDiffersSR02SSR04W
Processor package sizeDiffers31 mm37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Battery capacityDiffers6000 mAh56 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one5.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W90 W
DC-in jackYesYes
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 source4.74 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeDiffersBIOS, HDD, Supervisor, UserBIOS, HDD, User
HDD user passwordKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUL, TUV, MIC, CE, FCC, C-TICK/NZ A-Tick, CCC, GOST-R, CB, EPEAT, EU
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3.8 kg2.6 kg
WidthDiffers439.4 mm378 mm
DepthDiffers294.6 mm253 mm
HeightKnown for one40.6 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.1 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.6 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedYesYes
Bag includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portNoNo
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeDiffersACAC/DC
Intel Turbo MemoryKnown for one0 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.3/802.3u/802.3ab
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmall Business
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 MP

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