Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS K53SM-SX004R Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop vs ASUSPRO P55VA-SO037H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop

138specifications compared
38differ
100identical
27known for one product only

Key differences

Processor family
- K53SM-SX004R Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
- ASUSPRO P55VA-SO037H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- K53SM-SX004R Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
- ASUSPRO P55VA-SO037H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- K53SM-SX004R Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop:i7-2670QM
- ASUSPRO P55VA-SO037H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:i5-3230M
Processor cores
- K53SM-SX004R Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop:4
- ASUSPRO P55VA-SO037H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:2
Processor threads
- K53SM-SX004R Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop:8
- ASUSPRO P55VA-SO037H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:4
Processor boost frequency
- K53SM-SX004R Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop:3.1 GHz
- ASUSPRO P55VA-SO037H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3.2 GHz
Processor frequency
- K53SM-SX004R Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop:2.2 GHz
- ASUSPRO P55VA-SO037H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:2.6 GHz
Processor cache
- K53SM-SX004R Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop:6 MB
- ASUSPRO P55VA-SO037H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3 MB

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Comparison of K53SM-SX004R, P55VA-SO037H
165 specifications	A ASUS K53SM-SX004R Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop Model K53SM-SX004R View product	B ASUS ASUSPRO P55VA-SO037H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop Model P55VA-SO037H View product
Designidentical
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Business
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD type	HD	HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Matt
Processor17 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i7-2670QM	i5-3230M
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	8	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.1 GHz	3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.2 GHz	2.6 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1224	BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series	Intel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffers	Sandy Bridge	Ivy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	D2	L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	45 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	2.0	3.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	22	26
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	6 GB	6 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SO-DIMM
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1333 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity	750 GB	750 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacity	750 GB	750 GB
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD	MMC, SD
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one	2.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M	Not available
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 3000	Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequency	650 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1200 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x116	0x166
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	GDDR3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Audio systemKnown for one	Sonic Focus	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Altec Lansing	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	0.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 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 rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	2
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 quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® HM65 Express	Intel HM76 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboard	Yes	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Basic	Windows 8
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers	32 nm	22 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	53470	72056
Processor codeDiffers	SR02S	SR0WX
Processor package sizeDiffers	31 mm	31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	No	Yes
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityDiffers	56 Wh	4700 mAh
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	90 W	65 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentDiffers	4.74 A	3.42 A
AC adapter output voltage	19 V	19 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Password protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BIOS, HDD, User
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UL, TUV, CE Marking Compliance, FCC Compliance, BSMI, Australia C-TICK / NZ A-Tick Compliance, CCC, CB, EPEAT, Energy star, RoHS
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Weight	2.6 kg	2.6 kg
Width	378 mm	378 mm
DepthDiffers	253 mm	252 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	34.9 mm
Height (front)Known for one	3.31 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	3.49 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3D	No	No
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Small Business

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