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ASUS K53SD-SX623D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM vs ASUS Zenbook UX42VS-W3020H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U

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  • 142specifications compared
  • 54differ
  • 88identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • K53SD-SX623D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Brown
    • Zenbook UX42VS-W3020H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:Stainless steel
  • Display diagonal
    • K53SD-SX623D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Zenbook UX42VS-W3020H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor family
    • K53SD-SX623D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Zenbook UX42VS-W3020H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • K53SD-SX623D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Zenbook UX42VS-W3020H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • K53SD-SX623D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:i7-2670QM
    • Zenbook UX42VS-W3020H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:i5-3317U
  • Processor cores
    • K53SD-SX623D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:4
    • Zenbook UX42VS-W3020H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:2
  • Processor threads
    • K53SD-SX623D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:8
    • Zenbook UX42VS-W3020H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • K53SD-SX623D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:3.1 GHz
    • Zenbook UX42VS-W3020H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:2.6 GHz

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Comparison of K53SD-SX623D, UX42VS-W3020H
168 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBrownStainless steel
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i73rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-2670QMi5-3317U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz1.7 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1224BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersD2L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W17 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2217
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers1333 MHz1600 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB6 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB774 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
HDD capacity750 GB750 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD size2.5"2.5"
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 GB
Optical drive typeDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SDMMC, SD, SDHC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 610MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 645M
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR3GDDR5
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1160x166
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Audio systemKnown for oneSonicFocusUnknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs0.3 MP1 MP
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone outputsDiffers10
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersFreeDOSWindows 8
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features6 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5347065707
Processor codeDiffersSR02SSR0N8
Processor package sizeDiffers31 mm31.0 x 24.0 mm
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Battery capacityDiffers56 Wh6140 mAh
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W65 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentDiffers4.74 A3.42 A
AC adapter output voltage19 V19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg1.88 kg
WidthDiffers378 mm340 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm239 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.31 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.49 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnterprise
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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