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ASUS K53SC-SX297V Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M vs MSI Gaming GT780DXR-450BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM

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  • 135specifications compared
  • 41differ
  • 94identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • K53SC-SX297V Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:White
    • Gaming GT780DXR-450BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • K53SC-SX297V Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Gaming GT780DXR-450BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • K53SC-SX297V Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Gaming GT780DXR-450BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor family
    • K53SC-SX297V Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Gaming GT780DXR-450BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • K53SC-SX297V Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • Gaming GT780DXR-450BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • K53SC-SX297V Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:i3-2330M
    • Gaming GT780DXR-450BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:i7-2670QM
  • Processor cores
    • K53SC-SX297V Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:2
    • Gaming GT780DXR-450BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:4
  • Processor threads
    • K53SC-SX297V Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:4
    • Gaming GT780DXR-450BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:8

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Comparison of K53SC-SX297V, GT780DXR-450BE
164 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
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
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i32nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-2330Mi7-2670QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023BGA 1224
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
SteppingDiffersJ1D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
TjunctionDiffers85C ; 100C100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.1 GHz
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1.5 TB
Storage mediaKnown for oneHDDUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiBlu-Ray DVD Combo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520MXNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 570M
Graphics card familyDiffersIntel, NVIDIANVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR3GDDR5
On-board graphics card memoryKnown for one0.125 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1200 MHz
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 GB
Audio1 differ
Speakers manufacturerDiffersAltec LansingDynaudio
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTHX TruStudio Pro
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers23
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel HM67 Express
Keyboardidentical
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 source102
Softwareidentical
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 7 Ultimate Windows 7 Professional Windows 7 Home Premium Windows 7 Home BasicUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5343453470
Processor codeDiffersSR04JSR02S
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)31 mm
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery capacityKnown for one56 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W180 W
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg3.5 kg
WidthDiffers378 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm288 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
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source55 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bag includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one100 -240 V ACUnknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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