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ASUS ROG G53SX-S1193V-BE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM vs ASUS U36SD-RX327V-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M

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  • 143specifications compared
  • 32differ
  • 111identical
  • 11known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • ROG G53SX-S1193V-BE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • U36SD-RX327V-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Display resolution
    • ROG G53SX-S1193V-BE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • U36SD-RX327V-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Processor family
    • ROG G53SX-S1193V-BE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • U36SD-RX327V-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • ROG G53SX-S1193V-BE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • U36SD-RX327V-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • ROG G53SX-S1193V-BE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:i7-2670QM
    • U36SD-RX327V-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
  • Processor cores
    • ROG G53SX-S1193V-BE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:4
    • U36SD-RX327V-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2
  • Processor threads
    • ROG G53SX-S1193V-BE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:8
    • U36SD-RX327V-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • ROG G53SX-S1193V-BE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:3.1 GHz
    • U36SD-RX327V-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:3 GHz

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Comparison of G53SX-S1193V-BE, U36SD-RX327V-BE
154 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneFull HDUnknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-2670QMi5-2430M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1224Socket 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)Differs2224
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB6 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1333 MHz1333 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers4x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.5 TB640 GB
Number of HDDs installedDiffers21
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB640 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersBlu-Ray DVD ComboNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyNVIDIANVIDIA
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)1200 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1160x116
Audioidentical
Audio systemHDAHDA
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothNoNo
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity11
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
Mini DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
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
Modem (RJ-11) ports00
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
USB 1.1 ports quantity00
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
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 CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5347053450
Processor codeDiffersSR02SSR04W
Processor package sizeDiffers31 mm37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one74 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source75 W
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3.92 kg1.66 kg
WidthDiffers391 mm328 mm
DepthDiffers297 mm238 mm
Height (front)Known for one3 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one6 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portDiffersYesNo
Power requirementsKnown for one100/240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Video in00
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 MP

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