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ASUS K53SC-SX196R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M vs MSI GT70 0ND-202US

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  • 132specifications compared
  • 47differ
  • 85identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • K53SC-SX196R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:Blue
    • GT70 0ND-202US:Aluminium, Black
  • Display diagonal
    • K53SC-SX196R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GT70 0ND-202US:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • K53SC-SX196R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • GT70 0ND-202US:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor family
    • K53SC-SX196R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • GT70 0ND-202US:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • K53SC-SX196R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • GT70 0ND-202US:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • K53SC-SX196R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:i3-2330M
    • GT70 0ND-202US:i7-3610QM
  • Processor cores
    • K53SC-SX196R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:2
    • GT70 0ND-202US:4
  • Processor threads
    • K53SC-SX196R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:4
    • GT70 0ND-202US:8

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Comparison of K53SC-SX196R, GT70 0ND-202US
163 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlueAluminium, Black
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Product typeKnown for oneLaptopUnknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
TouchscreenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor16 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i33rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-2330Mi7-3610QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2.3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023Socket G2
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
TjunctionDiffers85C ; 100C105 C
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2223
SteppingKnown for oneJ1Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB12 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers1333 MHz1600 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB32 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers640 GB750 GB
HDD capacityDiffers640 GB750 GB
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520MXNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 675M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR3GDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1160x166
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTHX TruStudio PRO
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Bluetooth versionDiffers3.0+HS4.0
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers13
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
TV-outKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel HM77 Express
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home BasicWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features6 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5343464899
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSR04JUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one56 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg3.9 kg
WidthDiffers378 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm288 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source55 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.83 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.49 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source

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