Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUSPRO B53S-SO109X Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2640M vs ASUS X5MSN-SX175V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM

100specifications compared
29differ
71identical
48known for one product only

Key differences

Processor model
- ASUSPRO B53S-SO109X Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2640M:i7-2640M
- X5MSN-SX175V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:i7-2630QM
Processor cores
- ASUSPRO B53S-SO109X Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2640M:2
- X5MSN-SX175V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:4
Processor threads
- ASUSPRO B53S-SO109X Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2640M:4
- X5MSN-SX175V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:8
Processor boost frequency
- ASUSPRO B53S-SO109X Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2640M:3.5 GHz
- X5MSN-SX175V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2.9 GHz
Processor frequency
- ASUSPRO B53S-SO109X Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2640M:2.8 GHz
- X5MSN-SX175V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2 GHz
Processor cache
- ASUSPRO B53S-SO109X Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2640M:4 MB
- X5MSN-SX175V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:6 MB
Stepping
- ASUSPRO B53S-SO109X Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2640M:J1
- X5MSN-SX175V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- ASUSPRO B53S-SO109X Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2640M:35 W
- X5MSN-SX175V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:45 W

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Comparison of B53S-SO109X, X5MSN-SX175V
148 specifications	A ASUS ASUSPRO B53S-SO109X Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2640M Model B53S-SO109X View product	B ASUS X5MSN-SX175V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Model X5MSN-SX175V View product
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i7-2640M	i7-2630QM
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.5 GHz	2.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.8 GHz	2 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	4 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor series	Intel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series	Intel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Sandy Bridge	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	J1	D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	45 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	28	20
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor socketKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Socket 988
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for one	DDR3-SDRAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1333 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	640 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one	2.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	DVD-RW
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Memory Stick (MS), MiniSD, MMC, MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 550M
Graphics card familyDiffers	Intel	Intel, NVIDIA
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	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card ID	0x116	0x116
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	2.0	HD
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Altec Lansing	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network1 differ
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
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	2.1+EDR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	Yes	No
ExpressCard slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
TV-outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® QM67 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Touchpad
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Home Premium
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 7
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 TechnologyDiffers	Yes	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)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
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 CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	53464	52219
Processor codeDiffers	SR03R	SR02Y
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one	47 Wh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	65 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	Yes	No
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WeightKnown for one	2.69 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
WidthKnown for one	384 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	263 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one	3.3 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	3.5 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Enterprise, Professional	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Power supply typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC/DC
Cameraidentical
Swivel webcamKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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