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ASUS K53SC-SX621V Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M vs ASUS K53SV-SO976V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M

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  • 140specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 112identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • K53SC-SX621V Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:Blue
    • K53SV-SO976V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Brown
  • Processor family
    • K53SC-SX621V Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • K53SV-SO976V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • K53SC-SX621V Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • K53SV-SO976V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • K53SC-SX621V Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:i3-2330M
    • K53SV-SO976V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
  • Processor frequency
    • K53SC-SX621V Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:2.2 GHz
    • K53SV-SO976V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2.4 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • K53SC-SX621V Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:L3
    • K53SV-SO976V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Smart Cache
  • Processor socket
    • K53SC-SX621V Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:BGA 1023
    • K53SV-SO976V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Socket 988
  • Tjunction
    • K53SC-SX621V Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:85C ; 100C
    • K53SV-SO976V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:100 °C

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Comparison of K53SC-SX621V, K53SV-SO976V
174 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlueBrown
Displayidentical
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor10 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i32nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-2330Mi5-2430M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023Socket 988
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
TjunctionDiffers85C ; 100C100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2224
Memoryidentical
Memory slots (available)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Storage1 differ
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi DL
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520MXNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M
Graphics card familyDiffersIntel, NVIDIANVIDIA
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1200 MHz
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card memoryKnown for one0.125 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet, WLANEthernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
WWANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot installed
Data networkKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one3.0+HSUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicrosoft Office 2010 Starter
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 IDDiffers5343453450
Processor codeDiffersSR04JSR04W
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityDiffers56 Wh5200 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD
HDD user passwordKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers378 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm255 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source380 x 255 x 35 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
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Remote control includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Other features1 differ
Power requirementsDiffers100 -240 V AC100 - 240V AC
Internal modemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source

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