Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS ROG G53SX-S1178V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM vs ASUS N53TA-V2G-SX036V AMD A6 A6-3400M

52specifications compared
14differ
38identical
100known for one product only

Key differences

Processor manufacturer
- ROG G53SX-S1178V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Intel
- N53TA-V2G-SX036V AMD A6 A6-3400M:AMD
Processor family
- ROG G53SX-S1178V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Intel® Core™ i7
- N53TA-V2G-SX036V AMD A6 A6-3400M:AMD A6
Processor model
- ROG G53SX-S1178V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:i7-2630QM
- N53TA-V2G-SX036V AMD A6 A6-3400M:A6-3400M
Processor frequency
- ROG G53SX-S1178V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2 GHz
- N53TA-V2G-SX036V AMD A6 A6-3400M:1.4 GHz
Processor cache
- ROG G53SX-S1178V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:6 MB
- N53TA-V2G-SX036V AMD A6 A6-3400M:1 MB
Processor cache type
- ROG G53SX-S1178V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Smart Cache
- N53TA-V2G-SX036V AMD A6 A6-3400M:L2
Internal memory
- ROG G53SX-S1178V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:8 GB
- N53TA-V2G-SX036V AMD A6 A6-3400M:4 GB
Memory slots
- ROG G53SX-S1178V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:4x SO-DIMM
- N53TA-V2G-SX036V AMD A6 A6-3400M:2x SO-DIMM

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Comparison of G53SX-S1178V, N53TA-V2G-SX036V
152 specifications	A ASUS ROG G53SX-S1178V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Model G53SX-S1178V View product	B ASUS N53TA-V2G-SX036V AMD A6 A6-3400M Model N53TA-V2G-SX036V View product
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Display resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1366 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16:9
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffers	Intel	AMD
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	AMD A6
Processor generationKnown for one	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	i7-2630QM	A6-3400M
Processor coresKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor threadsKnown for one	8	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	2.9 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	2 GHz	1.4 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	1 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L2
Processor socketKnown for one	Socket 988	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithographyKnown for one	32 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor operating modesKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesKnown for one	Intel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameKnown for one	Sandy Bridge	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for one	DMI	Unknown — not stated by the source
FSB ParityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for one	D2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one	45 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionKnown for one	100 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	16	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	20	Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1333 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsDiffers	4x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	16 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	750 GB	640 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	750 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS Duo, MS PRO, SD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560M	AMD Radeon HD 6650M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyDiffers	NVIDIA	AMD
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	GDDR5	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics 3000	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	650 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	1100 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	0x116	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	EAX Advanced HD 5.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio system full duplexKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffers	Wi-Fi	802.11b/g/n
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
Bluetooth	No	No
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	2	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 quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
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 quantity	0	0
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 port	No	No
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
TV-out	No	No
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® HM65 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	QWERTY	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Drivers included	Yes	Yes
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Execute Disable BitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	32 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDKnown for one	52219	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for one	SR02Y	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeKnown for one	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	AVX	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	8	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one	74 Wh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	150 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	7.7 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	19.5 V	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	3.92 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
WidthKnown for one	391 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	297 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one	3 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	6 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Compliance industry standards	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Power requirementsKnown for one	100 - 240V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply type	AC/DC	AC/DC
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.3 MP

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