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ASUSPRO B53E-SO161X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M vs Samsung 5 NP530U3C Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop

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  • 121specifications compared
  • 42differ
  • 79identical
  • 66known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • ASUSPRO B53E-SO161X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • 5 NP530U3C Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Processor family
    • ASUSPRO B53E-SO161X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • 5 NP530U3C Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • ASUSPRO B53E-SO161X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • 5 NP530U3C Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • ASUSPRO B53E-SO161X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:i5-2450M
    • 5 NP530U3C Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:i7-3517U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • ASUSPRO B53E-SO161X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:3.1 GHz
    • 5 NP530U3C Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:3 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • ASUSPRO B53E-SO161X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:2.5 GHz
    • 5 NP530U3C Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:1.9 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • ASUSPRO B53E-SO161X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:3 MB
    • 5 NP530U3C Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:4 MB
  • Processor lithography
    • ASUSPRO B53E-SO161X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:32 nm
    • 5 NP530U3C Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:22 nm

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Comparison of B53E-SO161X, NP530U3C
187 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLaptop
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSilver
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceClamshell
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAluminium, Plastic
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")33.8 cm (13.3")
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 cd/m²
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-2450Mi7-3517U
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz1.9 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-3500 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
SteppingDiffersJ1L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W17 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2519
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOn-board + SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x SO-DIMM
Storage3 differ
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA II
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Hybrid-HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
Hybrid-HDD cache memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 GB
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1300 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1160x166
Graphics card familyKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersAltec LansingHD
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile network generationKnown for one3GUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.1+EDRUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers10
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source81
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNorton Internet Security
Processor special features6 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers5345265714
Processor codeDiffersSR04ZSR0N6
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)31.0 x 24.0 mm
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6100 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.5 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W40 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one3.42 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.69 kg1.52 kg
WidthDiffers384 mm315.1 mm
DepthDiffers33 mm218.9 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.49 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.76 cm
HeightKnown for one263 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Remote control includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Infrared data portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterprise, ProfessionalUnknown — not stated by the source

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