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ASUSPRO B53E-SO175 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M vs MSI Gaming GT683DX-674IT laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM

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  • 139specifications compared
  • 47differ
  • 92identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • ASUSPRO B53E-SO175 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Gaming GT683DX-674IT laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • ASUSPRO B53E-SO175 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • Gaming GT683DX-674IT laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • ASUSPRO B53E-SO175 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:i3-2310M
    • Gaming GT683DX-674IT laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:i7-2670QM
  • Processor cores
    • ASUSPRO B53E-SO175 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2
    • Gaming GT683DX-674IT laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:4
  • Processor threads
    • ASUSPRO B53E-SO175 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:4
    • Gaming GT683DX-674IT laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:8
  • Processor frequency
    • ASUSPRO B53E-SO175 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2.1 GHz
    • Gaming GT683DX-674IT laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2.2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • ASUSPRO B53E-SO175 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:3 MB
    • Gaming GT683DX-674IT laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:6 MB
  • Processor socket
    • ASUSPRO B53E-SO175 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:BGA 1023
    • Gaming GT683DX-674IT laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:BGA 1224

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Comparison of B53E-SO175, GT683DX-674IT
183 specifications
Processor12 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i32nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-2310Mi7-2670QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz2.2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023BGA 1224
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
SteppingDiffersJ1D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2122
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.1 GHz
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB16 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB32 GB
Storage6 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB870 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
HDD capacityDiffers320 GB750 GB
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLBlu-Ray ROM
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, SDXC, xD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 570M
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelIntel, NVIDIA
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1200 MHz
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network2 differ
Wireless technologyDiffersWi-Fi802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth versionDiffers2.0+EDR3.0+HS
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers10
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 HM67 Express
Keyboardidentical
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source103
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersNoWindows 7 Ultimate
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5222053470
Processor codeDiffersSR04SSR02S
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 xrPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)31 mm
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers39
Battery capacityKnown for one47 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one6 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W180 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 slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUL, TUV, CE, FCC, BSMI, CCC, CB, EPEATUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.69 kg3.5 kg
WidthDiffers384 mm396 mm
DepthDiffers263 mm269 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.3 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 source55 mm
Other features1 differ
Compliance industry standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abIEEE 802.3/802.3u/802.3ab
Number of products includedKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem speedKnown for one56 Kbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeKnown for oneV.92 MDCUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterprise, ProfessionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC/DC

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