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ASUS K53SC-SX225D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M vs Samsung 5 NP530U4C-A03MX laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U

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  • 139specifications compared
  • 51differ
  • 88identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • K53SC-SX225D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:Brown
    • 5 NP530U4C-A03MX laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • K53SC-SX225D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • 5 NP530U4C-A03MX laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor family
    • K53SC-SX225D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • 5 NP530U4C-A03MX laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • K53SC-SX225D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • 5 NP530U4C-A03MX laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • K53SC-SX225D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:i3-2330M
    • 5 NP530U4C-A03MX laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:i5-3317U
  • Processor frequency
    • K53SC-SX225D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:2.2 GHz
    • 5 NP530U4C-A03MX laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:1.7 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • K53SC-SX225D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:L3
    • 5 NP530U4C-A03MX laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:Smart Cache
  • Processor lithography
    • K53SC-SX225D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:32 nm
    • 5 NP530U4C-A03MX laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:22 nm

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Comparison of K53SC-SX225D, NP530U4C-A03MX
170 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBrownSilver
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
HD typeKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i33rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-2330Mi5-3317U
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz1.7 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
SteppingDiffersJ1L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W17 W
TjunctionDiffers85C ; 100C105 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2217
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB6 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers1333 MHz1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 2 GB
Memory slots (available)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers640 GB750 GB
HDD capacityDiffers640 GB750 GB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA II
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520MXNot available
Graphics card familyDiffersIntel, NVIDIAIntel
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 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1160x166
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDA
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs0.3 MP1.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Bluetooth versionDiffers3.0+HS4.0
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersFreeDOSWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features8 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
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 IDDiffers5343465707
Processor codeDiffersSR04JSR0N8
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)31.0 x 24.0 mm
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers68
Battery capacityDiffers56 Wh48 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one90 WUnknown — 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 slotDiffersNoYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg1.81 kg
WidthDiffers378 mm333 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm229.5 mm
HeightDiffers34.9 mm20.9 mm
Width (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source33.3 cm (13.1")
Depth (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22.9 cm (9")
Height (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.08 cm (0.82")
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source

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