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ASUS ROG G53SX-S1178V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM vs ASUS N53SN-RH72 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM

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  • 143specifications compared
  • 27differ
  • 116identical
  • 15known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • ROG G53SX-S1178V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Black
    • N53SN-RH72 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Silver
  • Processor model
    • ROG G53SX-S1178V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:i7-2630QM
    • N53SN-RH72 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:i7-2670QM
  • Processor boost frequency
    • ROG G53SX-S1178V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2.9 GHz
    • N53SN-RH72 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:3.1 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • ROG G53SX-S1178V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2 GHz
    • N53SN-RH72 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2.2 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • ROG G53SX-S1178V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Socket 988
    • N53SN-RH72 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:BGA 1224
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • ROG G53SX-S1178V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:20
    • N53SN-RH72 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:22
  • Optical drive type
    • ROG G53SX-S1178V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:DVD Super Multi
    • N53SN-RH72 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Blu-Ray DVD Combo
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • ROG G53SX-S1178V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560M
    • N53SN-RH72 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 550M

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Comparison of G53SX-S1178V, N53SN-RH72
158 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16:9
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation2nd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-2630QMi7-2670QM
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.2 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache6 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1224
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameSandy BridgeSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingD2D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)45 W45 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)Differs2022
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memoryidentical
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1333 MHz1333 MHz
Memory slots4x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory16 GB16 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacity750 GB750 GB
HDD capacity750 GB750 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiBlu-Ray DVD Combo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS Duo, MS PRO, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 550M
Discrete graphics card memory2 GB2 GB
Graphics card familyNVIDIANVIDIA
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
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersEAX Advanced HD 5.0SonicFocus
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Audio system full duplexKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffersWi-Fi802.11 b/g/n
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothNoNo
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers23
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 quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
TV-outNoNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Drivers includedYesYes
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
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 oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5221953470
Processor codeDiffersSR02YSR02S
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)31 mm
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Battery capacityDiffers74 Wh56 Wh
Power3 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers150 W120 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentDiffers7.7 A6.3 A
AC adapter output voltageDiffers19.5 V19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD, User
HDD user passwordKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3.92 kg2.7 kg
Width391 mm391 mm
DepthDiffers297 mm266 mm
Height (front)3 cm3 cm
Height (rear)Differs6 cm4 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portNoNo
Compliance industry standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abIEEE 802.3/802.3u/802.3ab
Power supply typeAC/DCAC/DC
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Power requirementsKnown for one100 - 240VUnknown — not stated by the source

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