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ASUS K53E-SX790V laptop Intel® Pentium® B950 vs ASUS N53SV-S1817V-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M

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  • 135specifications compared
  • 48differ
  • 87identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • K53E-SX790V laptop Intel® Pentium® B950:Brown
    • N53SV-S1817V-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Black, Silver
  • Display resolution
    • K53E-SX790V laptop Intel® Pentium® B950:1366 x 768 pixels
    • N53SV-S1817V-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor family
    • K53E-SX790V laptop Intel® Pentium® B950:Intel® Pentium®
    • N53SV-S1817V-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • K53E-SX790V laptop Intel® Pentium® B950:B950
    • N53SV-S1817V-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
  • Processor threads
    • K53E-SX790V laptop Intel® Pentium® B950:2
    • N53SV-S1817V-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:4
  • Processor frequency
    • K53E-SX790V laptop Intel® Pentium® B950:2.1 GHz
    • N53SV-S1817V-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • K53E-SX790V laptop Intel® Pentium® B950:2 MB
    • N53SV-S1817V-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:3 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • K53E-SX790V laptop Intel® Pentium® B950:L3
    • N53SV-S1817V-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Smart Cache

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Comparison of K53E-SX790V, N53SV-S1817V-BE
172 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBrownBlack, Silver
Form factorKnown for oneClamshellUnknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
External displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor11 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersB950i5-2430M
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersPGA988Socket 988
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Pentium B900 Series for MobileIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
TjunctionDiffers85 °C100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 2x16, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2124
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 GHz
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJ1
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory slots (available)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB640 GB
HDD capacityDiffers320 GB640 GB
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD
Graphics3 differ
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelNVIDIA
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1200 MHz
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x116
Audioidentical
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Swivel webcamKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network2 differ
Wireless technologyKnown for one802.11 b/g/nUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Integrated 4G WiMAXDiffersNoYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers23
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Numeric keypadKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features15 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)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® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5562753450
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.xAVX
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR04W
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W90 W
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
Password protection typeDiffersBIOS, HDD, UserBIOS, HDD
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers378 mm391 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm266 mm
Height (front)Differs3.3 cm3.05 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.4 cm4.05 cm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Compliance industry standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3/802.3u/802.3abIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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