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ASUS K53E-SX049X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M vs Samsung 9 900X3A-A03AU laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2617M 33.8 cm (13.3") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 256 GB Windows 7 Home Premium Black

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  • 125specifications compared
  • 37differ
  • 88identical
  • 47known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • K53E-SX049X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Brown
    • 9 900X3A-A03AU laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2617M 33.8 cm (13.3") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 256 GB Windows 7 Home Premium Black:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • K53E-SX049X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • 9 900X3A-A03AU laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2617M 33.8 cm (13.3") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 256 GB Windows 7 Home Premium Black:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Processor family
    • K53E-SX049X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • 9 900X3A-A03AU laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2617M 33.8 cm (13.3") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 256 GB Windows 7 Home Premium Black:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • K53E-SX049X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • 9 900X3A-A03AU laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2617M 33.8 cm (13.3") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 256 GB Windows 7 Home Premium Black:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • K53E-SX049X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:i5-2410M
    • 9 900X3A-A03AU laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2617M 33.8 cm (13.3") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 256 GB Windows 7 Home Premium Black:i7-2617M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • K53E-SX049X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.9 GHz
    • 9 900X3A-A03AU laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2617M 33.8 cm (13.3") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 256 GB Windows 7 Home Premium Black:2.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • K53E-SX049X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.3 GHz
    • 9 900X3A-A03AU laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2617M 33.8 cm (13.3") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 256 GB Windows 7 Home Premium Black:1.5 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • K53E-SX049X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:3 MB
    • 9 900X3A-A03AU laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2617M 33.8 cm (13.3") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 256 GB Windows 7 Home Premium Black:4 MB

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Comparison of K53E-SX049X, 900X3A-A03AU
172 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBrownBlack
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 cd/m²
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-2410Mi7-2617M
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz1.5 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1023BGA 1023
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameSandy BridgeSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingJ1J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W17 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C100 C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2315
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1333 MHz1333 MHz
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB256 GB
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Optical drive typeDiffersBlu-Ray DVD ComboNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Storage mediaKnown for oneHDDUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
Graphics card familyIntelIntel
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 frequencyDiffers650 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz950 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1160x116
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHigh Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs0.3 MP1.3 MP
Swivel webcamKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0+HS
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for one802.11 b/g/nUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers31
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers01
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 quantityDiffers10
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
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
TV-outKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source81
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNorton Internet Security
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source- Samsung Update Plus - Easy Display Manager - Easy Battery Manager - Easy Network Manager - Easy SpeedUp Manager - Adobe Acrobat Reader - Samsung Support Centre
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
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 TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
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™NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5222454616
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR03T
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells66
Battery capacityDiffers56 Wh46.6 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W40 W
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one4.74 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Security2 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Password protection typeDiffersBIOS, HDD, UserBIOS, HDD
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg1.31 kg
WidthDiffers378 mm328.5 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm227 mm
Height (front)Differs2.8 cm1.59 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.4 cm1.63 cm
Width (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32.8 cm (12.9")
Depth (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22.6 cm (8.9")
Height (front) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.57 cm (0.62")
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.63 cm (0.64")
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3/802.3u/802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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