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ASUS ROG G53SX-SZ018V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM vs ASUS N55SF-S2029V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M

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  • 147specifications compared
  • 42differ
  • 105identical
  • 4known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • ROG G53SX-SZ018V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Black
    • N55SF-S2029V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Black, Silver
  • Processor family
    • ROG G53SX-SZ018V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • N55SF-S2029V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • ROG G53SX-SZ018V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • N55SF-S2029V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • ROG G53SX-SZ018V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:i7-2630QM
    • N55SF-S2029V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:i5-2410M
  • Processor cores
    • ROG G53SX-SZ018V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:4
    • N55SF-S2029V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2
  • Processor threads
    • ROG G53SX-SZ018V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:8
    • N55SF-S2029V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:4
  • Processor frequency
    • ROG G53SX-SZ018V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2 GHz
    • N55SF-S2029V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.3 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • ROG G53SX-SZ018V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:6 MB
    • N55SF-S2029V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:3 MB

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Comparison of G53SX-SZ018V, N55SF-S2029V
151 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Silver
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
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 modelDiffersi7-2630QMi5-2410M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequency2.9 GHz2.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.3 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1023
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 configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2023
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1333 MHz1333 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers4x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB750 GB
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB750 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
Optical drive typeDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS Duo, MS PRO, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO Duo, SD
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 555M
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 systemDiffersEAXSonicFocus
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technology802.11 b/g/n802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers2.1+EDR3.0+HS
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
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-inYesYes
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
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Drivers includedYesYes
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
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)DiffersYesNo
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™DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5221952224
Processor codeKnown for oneSR02YUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Battery capacityDiffers74 Wh56 Wh
Power3 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers150 W120 W
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentDiffers7.7 A6.3 A
AC adapter output voltageDiffers19.5 V19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers3.92 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers391 mm379 mm
DepthDiffers297 mm261 mm
Height (front)Differs3 cm3.75 cm
Height (rear)Differs6 cm3.7 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Compliance industry standardsIEEE 802.3/802.3u/802.3abIEEE 802.3/802.3u/802.3ab
Power supply typeAC/DCAC/DC
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC

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