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ASUS K53SC-SX184D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M vs Samsung 9 NP900X3C-A04US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U

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  • 127specifications compared
  • 50differ
  • 77identical
  • 56known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • K53SC-SX184D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:Black, Silver
    • 9 NP900X3C-A04US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • K53SC-SX184D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • 9 NP900X3C-A04US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Display resolution
    • K53SC-SX184D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • 9 NP900X3C-A04US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:1600 x 900 pixels
  • HD type
    • K53SC-SX184D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:HD
    • 9 NP900X3C-A04US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:HD+
  • Processor family
    • K53SC-SX184D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • 9 NP900X3C-A04US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • K53SC-SX184D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • 9 NP900X3C-A04US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • K53SC-SX184D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:i3-2330M
    • 9 NP900X3C-A04US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:i7-3517U
  • Processor frequency
    • K53SC-SX184D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:2.2 GHz
    • 9 NP900X3C-A04US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:1.9 GHz

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183 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
Form factorKnown for oneClamshellUnknown — not stated by the source
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLaptop
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeDiffersHDHD+
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 cd/m²
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i33rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-2330Mi7-3517U
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz1.9 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-3500 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
SteppingDiffersJ1L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W17 W
TjunctionDiffers85C ; 100C105 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x81x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2219
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 GHz
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers3 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers1333 MHz1600 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots (available)Known for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB256 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520MXUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyDiffersNVIDIAIntel
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® 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 IDDiffers0x1160x166
Audioidentical
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSoundAlive
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs0.3 MP1.3 MP
Swivel webcamKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Bluetooth versionDiffers3.0+HS4.0
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM65 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersFreeDOSWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features8 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5343465714
Processor codeDiffersSR04JSR0N6
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)31.0 x 24.0 mm
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
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Battery life (max)Differs5200 h9 h
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source44 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W40 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
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg1.16 kg
WidthKnown for one378 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one253 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one28.3 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one34.9 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one378 x 253 x 283 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Width (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source31.2 cm (12.3")
Depth (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21.8 cm (8.6")
Height (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.27 cm (0.5")
Videoidentical
HD-ReadyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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