Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUSPRO B53E-SO161X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M vs ASUSPRO P53E-SO172X Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M

129specifications compared
25differ
104identical
13known for one product only

Key differences

Processor family
- ASUSPRO B53E-SO161X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:Intel® Core™ i5
- ASUSPRO P53E-SO172X Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation
- ASUSPRO B53E-SO161X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
- ASUSPRO P53E-SO172X Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- ASUSPRO B53E-SO161X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:i5-2450M
- ASUSPRO P53E-SO172X Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:i3-2350M
Processor frequency
- ASUSPRO B53E-SO161X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:2.5 GHz
- ASUSPRO P53E-SO172X Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:2.3 GHz
Tjunction
- ASUSPRO B53E-SO161X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:100 °C
- ASUSPRO P53E-SO172X Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:85 °C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- ASUSPRO B53E-SO161X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:25
- ASUSPRO P53E-SO172X Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:23
Total storage capacity
- ASUSPRO B53E-SO161X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:500 GB
- ASUSPRO P53E-SO172X Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:320 GB
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)
- ASUSPRO B53E-SO161X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:1300 MHz
- ASUSPRO P53E-SO172X Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:1150 MHz

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Comparison of B53E-SO161X, P53E-SO172X
142 specifications	A ASUS ASUSPRO B53E-SO161X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M Model B53E-SO161X View product	B ASUS ASUSPRO P53E-SO172X Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M Model P53E-SO172X View product
Designidentical
Form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Clamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
HD type	HD	HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor7 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	i3-2350M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.5 GHz	2.3 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Socket 988
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
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	J1	J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	85 °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	23
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	3.1 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1333 MHz
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	320 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
Graphics card family	Intel	Intel
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	1150 MHz
On-board graphics card ID	0x116	0x116
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	Altec Lansing	Built-in Speakers And Microphone
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	2.1+EDR	2.1+EDR
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Mobile network connectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile network generationKnown for one	3G	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers	1	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
ExpressCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
TV-out	No	No
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel® HM65 Express	Intel® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Keyboard layout	QWERTY	QWERTY
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Professional
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 Clear Video Technology	No	No
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 Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
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® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
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	53438
Processor codeDiffers	SR04Z	SR0DN
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5200 mAh
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	65 W	65 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output current	3.42 A	3.42 A
AC adapter output voltage	19 V	19 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.69 kg	2.6 kg
WidthDiffers	384 mm	378 mm
DepthDiffers	33 mm	31.7 mm
HeightDiffers	263 mm	253 mm
Other features1 differ
Infrared data port	No	No
Intel segment taggingDiffers	Enterprise, Professional	Small Business

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