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ASUS K53SC-SX494R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M vs MSI GT70 0NC-026NE

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  • 131specifications compared
  • 48differ
  • 83identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • K53SC-SX494R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:Red
    • GT70 0NC-026NE:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • K53SC-SX494R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GT70 0NC-026NE:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • K53SC-SX494R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • GT70 0NC-026NE:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor family
    • K53SC-SX494R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • GT70 0NC-026NE:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • K53SC-SX494R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • GT70 0NC-026NE:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • K53SC-SX494R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:i3-2330M
    • GT70 0NC-026NE:i7-3610QM
  • Processor cores
    • K53SC-SX494R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:2
    • GT70 0NC-026NE:4
  • Processor threads
    • K53SC-SX494R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:4
    • GT70 0NC-026NE:8

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Comparison of K53SC-SX494R, GT70 0NC-026NE
158 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersRedBlack
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
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
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
Memory slots (available)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB1.5 TB
Number of HDDs installedDiffers12
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiBlu-Ray DVD Combo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR3GDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1160x166
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520MXUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Bluetooth versionDiffers3.0+HS4.0
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers23
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel HM77 Express
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source103
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 capacityKnown for one56 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg3.5 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
Other featuresidentical
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source

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