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ASUS K53E-SX2058V laptop Intel® Pentium® B950 vs Samsung 5 NP530U3C Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop

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  • 135specifications compared
  • 62differ
  • 73identical
  • 57known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • K53E-SX2058V laptop Intel® Pentium® B950:Brown
    • 5 NP530U3C Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • K53E-SX2058V laptop Intel® Pentium® B950:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • 5 NP530U3C Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Processor family
    • K53E-SX2058V laptop Intel® Pentium® B950:Intel® Pentium®
    • 5 NP530U3C Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • K53E-SX2058V laptop Intel® Pentium® B950:B950
    • 5 NP530U3C Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:i7-3517U
  • Processor threads
    • K53E-SX2058V laptop Intel® Pentium® B950:2
    • 5 NP530U3C Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:4
  • Processor frequency
    • K53E-SX2058V laptop Intel® Pentium® B950:2.1 GHz
    • 5 NP530U3C Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:1.9 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • K53E-SX2058V laptop Intel® Pentium® B950:2 MB
    • 5 NP530U3C Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:4 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • K53E-SX2058V laptop Intel® Pentium® B950:L3
    • 5 NP530U3C Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:Smart Cache

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Comparison of K53E-SX2058V, NP530U3C
192 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLaptop
Product colourDiffersBrownSilver
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAluminium, Plastic
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 cd/m²
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersB950i7-3517U
Processor cores22
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz1.9 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersPGA988BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Pentium B900 Series for MobileIntel Core i7-3500 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceL1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W17 W
TjunctionDiffers85 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 2x16, 1x8+2x41x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2119
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers1333 MHz1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOn-board + SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Storage6 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB500 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers320 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA II
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Hybrid-HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
Hybrid-HDD cache memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 GB
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 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
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x166
Graphics card familyKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicFocusHD
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of built-in speakers22
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 cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs0.3 MP1.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown 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
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothNoNo
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXDiffersNoYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for one802.11 b/g/nUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity11
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
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Headphone connectivity3.5 mm3.5 mm
Microphone connectivity3.5 mm3.5 mm
TV-outNoNo
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source81
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Drivers includedYesYes
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNorton Internet Security
Processor special features18 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 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 versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5562765714
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR0N6
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)31.0 x 24.0 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.xAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Battery capacityDiffers56 Wh6100 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.5 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W40 W
DC-in jackYesYes
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 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
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown 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 kg1.52 kg
WidthDiffers378 mm315.1 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm218.9 mm
Height (front)Differs2.8 cm1.49 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.4 cm1.76 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
ManualYesYes
Remote control includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Infrared data portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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