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ASUSPRO B53A-SO058X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop vs ASUS X55A-SX041H Intel® Pentium® B970 Laptop

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  • 147specifications compared
  • 60differ
  • 87identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • ASUSPRO B53A-SO058X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • X55A-SX041H Intel® Pentium® B970 Laptop:Intel® Pentium®
  • Processor model
    • ASUSPRO B53A-SO058X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:i5-3210M
    • X55A-SX041H Intel® Pentium® B970 Laptop:B970
  • Processor threads
    • ASUSPRO B53A-SO058X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:4
    • X55A-SX041H Intel® Pentium® B970 Laptop:2
  • Processor frequency
    • ASUSPRO B53A-SO058X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:2.5 GHz
    • X55A-SX041H Intel® Pentium® B970 Laptop:2.3 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • ASUSPRO B53A-SO058X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:3 MB
    • X55A-SX041H Intel® Pentium® B970 Laptop:2 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • ASUSPRO B53A-SO058X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:Smart Cache
    • X55A-SX041H Intel® Pentium® B970 Laptop:L3
  • Processor socket
    • ASUSPRO B53A-SO058X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:BGA 1023
    • X55A-SX041H Intel® Pentium® B970 Laptop:Socket 988
  • Processor lithography
    • ASUSPRO B53A-SO058X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:22 nm
    • X55A-SX041H Intel® Pentium® B970 Laptop:32 nm

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Comparison of B53A-SO058X, X55A-SX041H
173 specifications
Displayidentical
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Pentium®
Processor generationKnown for one3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffersi5-3210MB970
Processor threadsDiffers42
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.1 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile seriesIntel Pentium B900 Series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeSandy Bridge
SteppingDiffersL1Q0
TjunctionDiffers105 °C85 °C
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2523
Memory4 differ
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz1333 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM1x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Differs10
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Storage1 differ
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, SD
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x166Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMasterSonicMaster Lite
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAltec Lansing
Network3 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXDiffersYesNo
Ports & interfaces5 differ
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
eSATA ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers10
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
SmartCard slotDiffersYesNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM77 ExpressIntel® HM70 Express
Keyboardidentical
Numeric keypadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 8
Processor special features21 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers6570863915
Processor codeDiffersSR0N0SR0J2
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXSSE4.1, SSE4.2
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Battery capacityDiffers63 Wh47 Wh
Security2 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerDiffersYesNo
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDDUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg2.6 kg
WidthDiffers384 mm378 mm
DepthDiffers263 mm251 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.2 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.5 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 mm
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterprise, ProfessionalUnknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 MP
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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