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Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS ROG G53SW-IX167V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM vs ASUS U40SD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M

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  • 133specifications compared
  • 38differ
  • 95identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Black
    • Black, Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • 39.6 cm (15.6")
    • 35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor family
    • Intel® Core™ i7
    • Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • 2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • 2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • i7-2630QM
    • i5-2430M
  • Processor cores
    • 4
    • 2
  • Processor threads
    • 8
    • 4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 2.9 GHz
    • 3 GHz

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ASUS

ROG G53SW-IX167V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM

Model G53SW-IX167V

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ASUS

U40SD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M

Model U40SD

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Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Silver
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneGloss
LED backlightKnown for oneYes
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-2630QMi5-2430M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketSocket 988Socket 988
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
Processor codenameSandy BridgeSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersD2J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W35 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2024
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1333 MHz1333 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB640 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB640 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffersBlu-Ray DVD ComboDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS Duo, MS PRO, SDXCMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 460MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M
Graphics card familyDiffersNVIDIAIntel, NVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR5GDDR3
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequency650 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1160x116
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one1
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one1.5 GB
Audioidentical
Audio systemHDHD
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec Lansing
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MP
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.1+EDR
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity33
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers10
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
TV-outKnown for oneNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTY
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bit
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography32 nm32 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5221953450
Processor codeDiffersSR02YSR04W
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells88
Battery capacityDiffers74 Wh5600 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one10 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers150 W90 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter output currentKnown for one6.3 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 V
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3.78 kg2.17 kg
WidthDiffers391 mm328 mm
DepthDiffers297 mm238 mm
HeightKnown for one29.9 mm
Height (front)Known for one2 cm
Height (rear)Known for one5 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portNoNo
Power requirementsDiffers100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz100 - 240 V AC
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DC
Internal modemKnown for oneNo
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNo
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC

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