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ASUS K53SD-SX170V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM vs ASUS U36SG-RX042X Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2640M

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  • 136specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 110identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • K53SD-SX170V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Brown
    • U36SG-RX042X Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2640M:Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • K53SD-SX170V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • U36SG-RX042X Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2640M:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Processor model
    • K53SD-SX170V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:i7-2670QM
    • U36SG-RX042X Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2640M:i7-2640M
  • Processor cores
    • K53SD-SX170V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:4
    • U36SG-RX042X Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2640M:2
  • Processor threads
    • K53SD-SX170V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:8
    • U36SG-RX042X Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2640M:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • K53SD-SX170V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:3.1 GHz
    • U36SG-RX042X Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2640M:3.5 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • K53SD-SX170V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2.2 GHz
    • U36SG-RX042X Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2640M:2.8 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • K53SD-SX170V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:6 MB
    • U36SG-RX042X Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2640M:4 MB

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169 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBrownSilver
Product typeKnown for oneLaptopUnknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")33.8 cm (13.3")
TouchscreenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor11 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-2670QMi7-2640M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB4 MB
SteppingDiffersD2J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C100 C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2228
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1224Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1300 MHz
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMasterSonicFocus
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Networkidentical
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11 b/g/n
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 differ
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers5347053464
Processor codeDiffersSR02SSR03R
Processor package sizeDiffers31 mm37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6Unknown — 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 source75 W
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.95 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers378 mm328 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm238 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 mm
WeightKnown for one2.6 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one3.31 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.49 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.3/802.3u/802.3ab
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC/DC
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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