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ASUS ROG G53SX-SX291V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M Laptop vs Lenovo IdeaPad U430p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop

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  • 130specifications compared
  • 48differ
  • 82identical
  • 53known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • ROG G53SX-SX291V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M Laptop:Black
    • IdeaPad U430p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:Graphite, Grey
  • Display diagonal
    • ROG G53SX-SX291V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • IdeaPad U430p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor generation
    • ROG G53SX-SX291V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M Laptop:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • IdeaPad U430p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • ROG G53SX-SX291V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M Laptop:i5-2450M
    • IdeaPad U430p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:i5-4200U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • ROG G53SX-SX291V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M Laptop:3.1 GHz
    • IdeaPad U430p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:2.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • ROG G53SX-SX291V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M Laptop:2.5 GHz
    • IdeaPad U430p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:1.6 GHz
  • Processor lithography
    • ROG G53SX-SX291V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M Laptop:32 nm
    • IdeaPad U430p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:22 nm
  • Processor codename
    • ROG G53SX-SX291V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M Laptop:Sandy Bridge
    • IdeaPad U430p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:Haswell

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183 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackGraphite, Grey
Market positioningKnown for oneGamingUnknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
HD typeKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor12 differ
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-2450Mi5-4200U
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz1.6 GHz
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1168
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeHaswell
Bus typeDiffersDMIDMI2
SteppingDiffersJ1C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W15 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1612
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x4, 2x4
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one25Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Memory clock speedDiffers1333 MHz1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHybrid-HDD
Hybrid-HDD cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSD
Hybrid-HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
Hybrid-HDD cache memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS Duo, MS PRO, SDMMC, SD
HDD capacityKnown for one750 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 730M
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 4400
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1300 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1160xA16
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersTHX TruStudioDolby Home Theatre v4
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth versionDiffers2.1+EDR4.0
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 8
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features10 differ
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.5
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers5345275459
Processor codeDiffersSR04ZSR170
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXAVX 2.0
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one32 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers84
Battery capacityDiffers74 Wh52 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one150 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one7.7 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3.92 kg1.9 kg
WidthDiffers39.1 mm337 mm
DepthDiffers297 mm234 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21 mm
Height (front)Known for one3 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one6 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
64-bit computingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
3DKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM65 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source

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