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ASUSPRO B53F-A1B laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M vs ASUS K53E-SX961V laptop Intel® Pentium® B950

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  • 122specifications compared
  • 52differ
  • 70identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • ASUSPRO B53F-A1B laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • K53E-SX961V laptop Intel® Pentium® B950:Intel® Pentium®
  • Processor model
    • ASUSPRO B53F-A1B laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:i5-520M
    • K53E-SX961V laptop Intel® Pentium® B950:B950
  • Processor threads
    • ASUSPRO B53F-A1B laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:4
    • K53E-SX961V laptop Intel® Pentium® B950:2
  • Processor frequency
    • ASUSPRO B53F-A1B laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:2.4 GHz
    • K53E-SX961V laptop Intel® Pentium® B950:2.1 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • ASUSPRO B53F-A1B laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:2.5 GT/s
    • K53E-SX961V laptop Intel® Pentium® B950:5 GT/s
  • Processor cache
    • ASUSPRO B53F-A1B laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:3 MB
    • K53E-SX961V laptop Intel® Pentium® B950:2 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • ASUSPRO B53F-A1B laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:Smart Cache
    • K53E-SX961V laptop Intel® Pentium® B950:L3
  • Processor socket
    • ASUSPRO B53F-A1B laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:BGA 956
    • K53E-SX961V laptop Intel® Pentium® B950:PGA988

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Comparison of B53F-A1B, K53E-SX961V
159 specifications
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Pentium®
Processor modelDiffersi5-520MB950
Processor threadsDiffers42
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.1 GHz
System bus rateDiffers2.5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketDiffersBGA 956PGA988
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-500 Mobile SeriesIntel Pentium B900 Series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffersArrandaleSandy Bridge
TjunctionDiffers105 °C85 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x161x8, 2x16, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1821
Processor generationKnown for oneIntel® Core™ i5Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.93 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneC2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one382 MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one81 mm²Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB6 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB
Memory slots (available)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB500 GB
HDD capacityDiffers320 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD-RW
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD
Storage mediaKnown for oneHDDUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers500 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs766 MHz1100 MHz
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAltec Lansing
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 MP
Swivel webcamKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile network generationKnown for one3GUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers23
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
eSATA ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers10
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
TV-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM55 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Numeric keypadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 7 Ultimate Windows 7 Professional Windows 7 Home Premium Windows 7 Home Basic
Processor special features15 differ
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
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® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers4734155627
Processor package sizeDiffersrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x2837.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1/4.2SSE4.x
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one36 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Battery capacityDiffers47 Wh56 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.74 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.69 kg2.6 kg
WidthDiffers384 mm378 mm
DepthDiffers263 mm253 mm
Height (front)Differs3.3 cm2.83 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.5 cm3.49 cm
Other features1 differ
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Power requirementsDiffers100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz100 - 240V
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC/DC
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterprise, ProfessionalUnknown — not stated by the source

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