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ASUS K53E-SX1284D Intel® Pentium® B960 vs ASUS K53E-SX523D laptop Intel® Pentium® B950

205specifications compared
14differ
191identical
9known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- K53E-SX1284D Intel® Pentium® B960:Brown, Metallic
- K53E-SX523D laptop Intel® Pentium® B950:Black, Silver
Display surface
- K53E-SX1284D Intel® Pentium® B960:Matt
- K53E-SX523D laptop Intel® Pentium® B950:Gloss
Processor model
- K53E-SX1284D Intel® Pentium® B960:B960
- K53E-SX523D laptop Intel® Pentium® B950:B950
Processor frequency
- K53E-SX1284D Intel® Pentium® B960:2.2 GHz
- K53E-SX523D laptop Intel® Pentium® B950:2.1 GHz
Processor socket
- K53E-SX1284D Intel® Pentium® B960:Socket 988
- K53E-SX523D laptop Intel® Pentium® B950:PGA988
PCI Express configurations
- K53E-SX1284D Intel® Pentium® B960:1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
- K53E-SX523D laptop Intel® Pentium® B950:1x8, 2x16, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- K53E-SX1284D Intel® Pentium® B960:22
- K53E-SX523D laptop Intel® Pentium® B950:21
Internal memory
- K53E-SX1284D Intel® Pentium® B960:2 GB
- K53E-SX523D laptop Intel® Pentium® B950:3 GB

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Comparison of K53E-SX1284D, K53E-SX523D
214 specifications	A ASUS K53E-SX1284D Intel® Pentium® B960 Model K53E-SX1284D View product	B ASUS K53E-SX523D laptop Intel® Pentium® B950 Model K53E-SX523D View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Brown, Metallic	Black, Silver
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Housing material	Aluminium	Aluminium
Market positioning	High performance	High performance
Display1 differ
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceDiffers	Matt	Gloss
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Pentium®	Intel® Pentium®
Processor modelDiffers	B960	B950
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	2	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.2 GHz	2.1 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache	2 MB	2 MB
Processor cache type	L3	L3
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 988	PGA988
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor series	Intel Pentium B900 Series for Mobile	Intel Pentium B900 Series for Mobile
Processor codename	Sandy Bridge	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingKnown for one	Q0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
Tjunction	85 °C	85 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x8, 2x16, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	22	21
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	3 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM, DDR3
Memory clock speed	1333 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity	320 GB	320 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Number of SSDs installed	0	0
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5"
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
Graphics card family	Intel	Intel
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card memory	1 GB	1 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency	650 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1100 MHz	1100 MHz
NVIDIA Optimus technology	No	No
Audio1 differ
Audio system	2.0	2.0
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speakers manufacturer	Altec Lansing	Altec Lansing
Built-in subwoofer	No	No
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Audio formats supportedDiffers	CD-A, MP3, WAV, WMA	CD-A, MP3, MP4, WAV, WMA
Audio system full duplex	Yes	Yes
Audio system direct sound	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)	0.3 MP	0.3 MP
Swivel webcam	No	No
Auto focus	Yes	Yes
Rear camera	No	No
Optical driveidentical
LightScribe	No	No
Labelflash	No	No
Disc types supported	CD, CD-R, DVD	CD, CD-R, DVD
Networkidentical
Mobile network connection	No	No
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	3.0+HS	3.0+HS
WWAN	Not installed	Not installed
Data network	Not supported	Not supported
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Network connection type	RJ-45	RJ-45
4G WiMAX	No	No
Integrated 4G WiMAX	No	No
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	1	1
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
Mini DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Micro HDMI ports quantity	0	0
Mini VGA ports quantity	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic port	No	No
Line-in	Yes	Yes
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Composite video in	0	0
Composite video out	0	0
Headphone connectivity	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
Microphone connectivity	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
Modem (RJ-11) ports	0	0
S-Video port	No	No
TV-in port	No	No
TV-out	No	No
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel® HM65 Express	Intel® HM65 Express
Ambient light sensor	No	No
Electronic compass	No	No
GPS (satellite)	No	No
Orientation sensor	No	No
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard backlit	No	No
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Spill-resistant keyboard	No	No
Full-size keyboard	Yes	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Keyboard layout	QWERTY	QWERTY
Hot keys	Yes	Yes
Keyboard languageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Russian
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	FreeDOS	FreeDOS
Bundled software	ASUS	ASUS
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	No	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	No	No
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	No	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	59836	55627
Processor codeKnown for one	SR07V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package size	37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)	37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	SSE4.x
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Batteryidentical
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacity	56 Wh	56 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	65 W	65 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output current	4.74 A	4.74 A
AC adapter output voltage	19 V	19 V
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Fingerprint readerDiffers	Yes	No
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	No	No
Password protection type	BIOS, HDD	BIOS, HDD
HDD recovery	Yes	Yes
HDD user password	Yes	Yes
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificates	RoHS	RoHS
Wi-Fi certified	Yes	Yes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight	2.6 kg	2.6 kg
Width	378 mm	378 mm
Depth	253 mm	253 mm
Height	34.9 mm	34.9 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)	378 x 253 x 34.9 mm	378 x 253 x 34.9 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Mouse included	No	No
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Remote control includedDiffers	No	Yes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Chipset	Intel	Intel
Number of products includedKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirements	19 V DC, 4.74 A, 65 W	19 V DC, 4.74 A, 65 W
Power supply type	AC\DC	AC\DC
Volume control	Digital	Digital
Internal modem	No	No
TV tuner integrated	No	No
Video in	0	0
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC

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