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ASUS ROG G53SX-SX116V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M vs ASUS K53SC-SX176V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M

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  • 156specifications compared
  • 38differ
  • 118identical
  • 10known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • ROG G53SX-SX116V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Black
    • K53SC-SX176V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:Brown
  • Processor family
    • ROG G53SX-SX116V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • K53SC-SX176V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • ROG G53SX-SX116V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • K53SC-SX176V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • ROG G53SX-SX116V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
    • K53SC-SX176V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:i3-2330M
  • Processor frequency
    • ROG G53SX-SX116V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2.4 GHz
    • K53SC-SX176V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:2.2 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • ROG G53SX-SX116V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Smart Cache
    • K53SC-SX176V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:L3
  • Processor socket
    • ROG G53SX-SX116V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Socket 988
    • K53SC-SX176V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:BGA 1023
  • Tjunction
    • ROG G53SX-SX116V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:100 °C
    • K53SC-SX176V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:85C ; 100C

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Comparison of G53SX-SX116V, K53SC-SX176V
166 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBrown
Processor10 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-2430Mi3-2330M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.2 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1023
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
TjunctionDiffers100 °C85C ; 100C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2422
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsDiffers4x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB640 GB
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB640 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS Duo, MS PRO, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520MX
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR5GDDR3
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1100 MHz
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneTHX TruStudioUnknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAltec Lansing
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network1 differ
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0+HS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers5345053434
Processor codeDiffersSR04WSR04J
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Battery capacityDiffers74 Wh56 Wh
Power3 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers150 W90 W
AC adapter output currentDiffers7.7 A4.74 A
AC adapter output voltageDiffers19.5 V19 V
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers3.92 kg2.6 kg
WidthDiffers391 mm378 mm
DepthDiffers297 mm253 mm
Height (front)Differs3 cm2.8 cm
Height (rear)Differs6 cm3.4 cm
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 MP

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