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ASUS ROG G53SW-IX097Z laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM vs ASUS U53JC-XX194X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M

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  • 130specifications compared
  • 55differ
  • 75identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • ROG G53SW-IX097Z laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Black
    • U53JC-XX194X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:Brown
  • Processor family
    • ROG G53SW-IX097Z laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • U53JC-XX194X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • ROG G53SW-IX097Z laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • U53JC-XX194X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • ROG G53SW-IX097Z laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:i7-2630QM
    • U53JC-XX194X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:i5-480M
  • Processor cores
    • ROG G53SW-IX097Z laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:4
    • U53JC-XX194X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:2
  • Processor threads
    • ROG G53SW-IX097Z laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:8
    • U53JC-XX194X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • ROG G53SW-IX097Z laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2.9 GHz
    • U53JC-XX194X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:2.93 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • ROG G53SW-IX097Z laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2 GHz
    • U53JC-XX194X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:2.66 GHz

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Comparison of G53SW-IX097Z, U53JC-XX194X
156 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBrown
Processor16 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i74th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-2630QMi5-480M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz2.93 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.66 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1288
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeArrandale
SteppingDiffersD2K0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source81 mm²
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers1333 MHz1066 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers4x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 2 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.5 TB640 GB
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD-RWUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS Duo, MS PRO, SDXCMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 460MNVIDIA® GeForce® 310M
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz766 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x116Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one1.5 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersEAXSRS PS
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wireless technologyDiffers802.11a/b/g/nWi-Fi
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 UltimateWindows 7 Professional
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTrend Micro Internet Security 2010 (60)
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAdobe Acrobat Reader 9.0 Power2Go Office 2007 (60)
Processor special features15 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm45 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.01.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5221952952
Processor codeDiffersSR02YSLC26
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXSSE4.1, SSE4.2
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one5200 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers150 W90 W
AC adapter output currentDiffers6.3 A4.74 A
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers3.78 kg2.76 kg
WidthDiffers391 mm386 mm
DepthDiffers297 mm257 mm
Height (front)Differs2 cm3.16 cm
Height (rear)Differs5 cm3.31 cm
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM55 Express

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