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ASUS K53SC-SX167D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M vs ASUS N56VZ-XS71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM

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  • 139specifications compared
  • 48differ
  • 91identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • K53SC-SX167D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Black
    • N56VZ-XS71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:Black, Silver
  • Display resolution
    • K53SC-SX167D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • N56VZ-XS71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • K53SC-SX167D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:HD
    • N56VZ-XS71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • K53SC-SX167D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • N56VZ-XS71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • K53SC-SX167D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • N56VZ-XS71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • K53SC-SX167D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
    • N56VZ-XS71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:i7-3610QM
  • Processor cores
    • K53SC-SX167D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2
    • N56VZ-XS71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:4
  • Processor threads
    • K53SC-SX167D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:4
    • N56VZ-XS71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:8

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Comparison of K53SC-SX167D, N56VZ-XS71
166 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Silver
Display2 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
Processor17 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-2430Mi7-3610QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz3.3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988Socket G2
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
SteppingKnown for oneJ1Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2423
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers1333 MHz1600 MHz
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers640 GB750 GB
HDD capacityDiffers640 GB750 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiBlu-Ray DVD Combo
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520MXNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650M
Graphics card familyDiffersNVIDIAIntel, NVIDIA
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1160x166
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCreative Audigy HD
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBang & Olufsen
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Bluetooth versionDiffers3.0+HS4.0
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers14
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersFreeDOSWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features4 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers5345064899
Processor codeKnown for oneSR04WUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W120 W
AC adapter output currentDiffers4.74 A6.3 A
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD, User
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers378 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm255 mm
Height (front)Differs2.83 cm2.73 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.49 cm3.4 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one378 x 253 x 28.3 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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