Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS ROG G53SW-SZ068V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM vs ASUS N53SN-SZ129V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM

133specifications compared
22differ
111identical
20known for one product only

Key differences

Display resolution
- ROG G53SW-SZ068V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:1366 x 768 pixels
- N53SN-SZ129V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
Internal memory
- ROG G53SW-SZ068V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:8 GB
- N53SN-SZ129V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:6 GB
Memory slots
- ROG G53SW-SZ068V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2x SO-DIMM
- N53SN-SZ129V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory
- ROG G53SW-SZ068V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:8 GB
- N53SN-SZ129V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:16 GB
Total storage capacity
- ROG G53SW-SZ068V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:1 TB
- N53SN-SZ129V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:640 GB
Discrete graphics card model
- ROG G53SW-SZ068V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 460M
- N53SN-SZ129V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 550M
Graphics card family
- ROG G53SW-SZ068V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:NVIDIA
- N53SN-SZ129V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Intel, NVIDIA
Audio system
- ROG G53SW-SZ068V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:HD
- N53SN-SZ129V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:SonicFocus

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Comparison of G53SW-SZ068V, N53SN-SZ129V
153 specifications	A ASUS ROG G53SW-SZ068V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Model G53SW-SZ068V View product	B ASUS N53SN-SZ129V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Model N53SN-SZ129V View product
Display1 differ
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Full HD
Processoridentical
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 model	i7-2630QM	i7-2630QM
Processor cores	4	4
Processor threads	8	8
Processor boost frequency	2.9 GHz	2.9 GHz
Processor frequency	2 GHz	2 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache	6 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	Socket 988	Socket 988
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
Stepping	D2	D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	45 W	45 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)	20	20
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	6 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1333 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers	2x SO-DIMM	4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	16 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	640 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	500 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS Duo, MS PRO, SDXC	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Storage mediaKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HDD
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 460M	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 550M
Graphics card familyDiffers	NVIDIA	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)	1100 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card ID	0x116	0x116
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	HD	SonicFocus
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5 W
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Wi-Fi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	3	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	1	1
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out portDiffers	No	Yes
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-out	No	No
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
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 Technology	No	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)	No	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® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK ID	52219	52219
Processor code	SR02Y	SR02Y
Processor package size	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	8	6
Battery capacityDiffers	5200 mAh	2200 mAh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	74 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19 V
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	Yes	No
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BIOS, HDD, User
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	3.6 kg	2.7 kg
Width	391 mm	391 mm
DepthDiffers	297 mm	266 mm
Height (front)Differs	2 cm	2.9 cm
Height (rear)Differs	5 cm	3.9 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other features2 differ
Infrared data port	No	No
Compliance industry standardsDiffers	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab	IEEE 802.3/802.3u/802.3ab
Power requirementsDiffers	100-240V AC	100-240V
Power supply type	AC/DC	AC/DC
Internal modemKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integrated	No	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Silver
Form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Clamshell
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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