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Alienware M15x vs ASUS N53JN-SX056X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M

121specifications compared
52differ
69identical
33known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Alienware M15x:Black
- N53JN-SX056X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:Black, Silver
Display resolution
- Alienware M15x:1920 x 1080 pixels
- N53JN-SX056X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:1366 x 768 pixels
Processor family
- Alienware M15x:Intel® Core™ i7
- N53JN-SX056X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- Alienware M15x:Intel® Core™ i7
- N53JN-SX056X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- Alienware M15x:i7-820QM
- N53JN-SX056X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:i5-450M
Processor cores
- Alienware M15x:4
- N53JN-SX056X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:2
Processor threads
- Alienware M15x:8
- N53JN-SX056X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:4
Processor boost frequency
- Alienware M15x:3.06 GHz
- N53JN-SX056X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:2.66 GHz

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Comparison of Alienware M15x, N53JN-SX056X
154 specifications	A Alienware Alienware M15x View product	B ASUS N53JN-SX056X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M Model N53JN-SX056X View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, Silver
Display1 differ
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor20 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i7-820QM	i5-450M
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	8	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.06 GHz	2.66 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.73 GHz	2.4 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	2.5 GT/s	4.8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	8 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	Socket 988	Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers	45 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-800 Mobile Series	Intel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Clarksfield	Arrandale
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	B1	K0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	45 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8	1x16
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	2	2.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	774 M	382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	296 mm²	81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	13	18
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	6 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	1333 MHz	1066 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	640 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedDiffers	7200 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS Duo, MS PRO, SD, SDHC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 260M	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 335M
Graphics card family	NVIDIA	NVIDIA
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	766 MHz
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	1.024 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Cabling technology	10/100/1000BASE-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Wireless complianceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	2.1+EDR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	0	1
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
eSATA ports quantity	1	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers	1	0
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers	1	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out portDiffers	No	Yes
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	Yes	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Modem (RJ-11) ports	0	0
TV-in port	No	No
TV-out	No	No
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HM55 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffers	Touchpad + Scroll zone	Touchpad
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Professional
Processor special features13 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	45 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
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	Yes	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	1.0	1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)	36 bit	36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers	43124	49022
Processor codeDiffers	SLBLX	SLBTZ
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 mm	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.2	SSE4.1/4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4400 mAh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	90 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.74 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BIOS
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	4.08 kg	2.71 kg
WidthDiffers	377.9 mm	391 mm
DepthDiffers	308.5 mm	266 mm
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.05 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.05 cm
HeightKnown for one	48.7 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Compliance industry standards	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Internal modem	No	No
TV tuner integrated	No	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	High Definition Audio	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source

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