Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS K53SD-SX256V laptop Intel® Pentium® B960 vs HP Compaq Presario CQ56-115SA Intel® Celeron® T3500 Laptop

107specifications compared
42differ
65identical
67known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- K53SD-SX256V laptop Intel® Pentium® B960:Brown
- Compaq Presario CQ56-115SA Intel® Celeron® T3500 Laptop:Black
Processor family
- K53SD-SX256V laptop Intel® Pentium® B960:Intel® Pentium®
- Compaq Presario CQ56-115SA Intel® Celeron® T3500 Laptop:Intel® Celeron®
Processor model
- K53SD-SX256V laptop Intel® Pentium® B960:B960
- Compaq Presario CQ56-115SA Intel® Celeron® T3500 Laptop:T3500
Processor frequency
- K53SD-SX256V laptop Intel® Pentium® B960:2.2 GHz
- Compaq Presario CQ56-115SA Intel® Celeron® T3500 Laptop:2.1 GHz
Processor cache
- K53SD-SX256V laptop Intel® Pentium® B960:2 MB
- Compaq Presario CQ56-115SA Intel® Celeron® T3500 Laptop:1 MB
Processor cache type
- K53SD-SX256V laptop Intel® Pentium® B960:L3
- Compaq Presario CQ56-115SA Intel® Celeron® T3500 Laptop:L2
Processor socket
- K53SD-SX256V laptop Intel® Pentium® B960:Socket 988
- Compaq Presario CQ56-115SA Intel® Celeron® T3500 Laptop:Socket 478
Processor lithography
- K53SD-SX256V laptop Intel® Pentium® B960:32 nm
- Compaq Presario CQ56-115SA Intel® Celeron® T3500 Laptop:45 nm

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Comparison of K53SD-SX256V, CQ56-115SA
174 specifications	A ASUS K53SD-SX256V laptop Intel® Pentium® B960 Model K53SD-SX256V View product	B HP Compaq Presario CQ56-115SA Intel® Celeron® T3500 Laptop Model CQ56-115SA View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Brown	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Product typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Laptop
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
TouchscreenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Display number of coloursKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16.78 million colours
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gloss
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Pentium®	Intel® Celeron®
Processor modelDiffers	B960	T3500
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	2	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.2 GHz	2.1 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	1 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L3	L2
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 988	Socket 478
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Pentium B900 Series for Mobile	Intel Celeron Processor T3000 Series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffers	Sandy Bridge	Penryn
Bus typeDiffers	DMI	FSB
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	Q0	R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
TjunctionKnown for one	85 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	16	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	22	Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor front side busKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	800 MHz
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	410 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	107 mm²
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	3 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1333 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Memory form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	320 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	500 GB	320 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD size	2.5"	2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD±RW	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 610M	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel, NVIDIA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	GDDR3	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® GMA
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® GMA 4500M
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	650 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	1100 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.309 GB
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	SonicMaster	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Altec Lansing	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	0.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100Base-T(X)
Networking standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
TV-outKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® HM65 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor special features11 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Execute Disable BitDiffers	Yes	No
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	32 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64Differs	Yes	No
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffers	Yes	No
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	No	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	No	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	59836	42104
Processor codeDiffers	SR07V	SLGJV
Processor package sizeKnown for one	37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	Yes	No
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Batteryidentical
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.6 kg	2.55 kg
WidthDiffers	378 mm	374 mm
DepthDiffers	253 mm	246 mm
Height (front)Differs	3.31 cm	3.28 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.49 cm	3.78 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 95%
Operating altitudeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-15 - 3048 m
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-15 - 12192 m
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	520 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	110 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	345 mm

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