Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS A93SM-YZ023V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M vs ASUS X53E-SB31-PK laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M

126specifications compared
28differ
98identical
17known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- A93SM-YZ023V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:Brown
- X53E-SB31-PK laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:Pink
Display diagonal
- A93SM-YZ023V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:46.7 cm (18.4")
- X53E-SB31-PK laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution
- A93SM-YZ023V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:1980 x 1080 pixels
- X53E-SB31-PK laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:1366 x 768 pixels
HD type
- A93SM-YZ023V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:2K Ultra HD
- X53E-SB31-PK laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:Not supported
Processor family
- A93SM-YZ023V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:Intel® Core™ i5
- X53E-SB31-PK laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation
- A93SM-YZ023V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
- X53E-SB31-PK laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- A93SM-YZ023V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:i5-2450M
- X53E-SB31-PK laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:i3-2310M
Processor frequency
- A93SM-YZ023V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:2.5 GHz
- X53E-SB31-PK laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2.1 GHz

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Comparison of A93SM-YZ023V, X53E-SB31-PK
143 specifications	A ASUS A93SM-YZ023V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M Model A93SM-YZ023V View product	B ASUS X53E-SB31-PK laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Model X53E-SB31-PK View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Brown	Pink
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	46.7 cm (18.4")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1980 x 1080 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD typeDiffers	2K Ultra HD	Not supported
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i5-2450M	i3-2310M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	3.1 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.5 GHz	2.1 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series	Intel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Sandy Bridge	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
Stepping	J1	J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	25	21
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor socketKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BGA 1023
FSB ParityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Memory2 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1333 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers	4x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	8 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	750 GB	500 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	MMC, MS PRO, Memory Stick (MS), SD	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5"
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M	Not available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	1 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	GDDR3	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 3000	Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequency	650 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1300 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card ID	0x116	0x116
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	SonicFocus	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Altec Lansing	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	802.11g, 802.11b, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11g, 802.11b, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,1000,100 Mbit/s	10,1000,100 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	No	No
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	1	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel® HM65 Express	Intel® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboard	Yes	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel HD Graphics	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	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)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Built-in Visuals Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	53452	52220
Processor codeDiffers	SR04Z	SR04S
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)	37.5 x 37.5 xrPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacity	56 Wh	56 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	120 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	6.3 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	19 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	4.11 kg	2.6 kg
WidthDiffers	441 mm	378 mm
DepthDiffers	295 mm	253 mm
Height (front)Differs	4.23 cm	2.83 cm
Height (rear)Differs	5.59 cm	3.49 cm

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