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ASUS K53SD-SX656 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM vs Lenovo IdeaPad U430p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop

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  • 130specifications compared
  • 53differ
  • 77identical
  • 51known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • K53SD-SX656 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Brown
    • IdeaPad U430p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:Graphite, Grey
  • Display diagonal
    • K53SD-SX656 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • IdeaPad U430p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor family
    • K53SD-SX656 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • IdeaPad U430p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • K53SD-SX656 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • IdeaPad U430p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • K53SD-SX656 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:i7-2670QM
    • IdeaPad U430p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:i5-4200U
  • Processor cores
    • K53SD-SX656 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:4
    • IdeaPad U430p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:2
  • Processor threads
    • K53SD-SX656 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:8
    • IdeaPad U430p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • K53SD-SX656 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:3.1 GHz
    • IdeaPad U430p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:2.6 GHz

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Comparison of K53SD-SX656, U430p
181 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBrownGraphite, Grey
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
HD typeKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor17 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i74th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-2670QMi5-4200U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz1.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1224BGA 1168
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeHaswell
Bus typeDiffersDMIDMI2
SteppingDiffersD2C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W15 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1612
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x4, 2x4
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one22Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers1333 MHz1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHybrid-HDD
Hybrid-HDD cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSD
Hybrid-HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
Hybrid-HDD cache memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SDMMC, SD
HDD capacityKnown for one750 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 610MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 730M
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 4400
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1160xA16
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicFocusDolby Home Theatre v4
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs0.3 MP1 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersFreeDOSWindows 8
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features10 differ
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.5
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers5347075459
Processor codeDiffersSR02SSR170
Processor package sizeDiffers31 mm40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXAVX 2.0
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one32 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Battery capacityDiffers56 Wh52 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one90 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one4.74 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg1.9 kg
WidthDiffers378 mm337 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm234 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
64-bit computingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM65 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source

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