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ASUS K53SM-SX009D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M vs ASUS X54C-SO129D Intel® Pentium® B960

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  • 134specifications compared
  • 43differ
  • 91identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • K53SM-SX009D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:Brown
    • X54C-SO129D Intel® Pentium® B960:Black
  • Processor family
    • K53SM-SX009D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • X54C-SO129D Intel® Pentium® B960:Intel® Pentium®
  • Processor model
    • K53SM-SX009D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:i3-2350M
    • X54C-SO129D Intel® Pentium® B960:B960
  • Processor threads
    • K53SM-SX009D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:4
    • X54C-SO129D Intel® Pentium® B960:2
  • Processor frequency
    • K53SM-SX009D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:2.3 GHz
    • X54C-SO129D Intel® Pentium® B960:2.2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • K53SM-SX009D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:3 MB
    • X54C-SO129D Intel® Pentium® B960:2 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • K53SM-SX009D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:Smart Cache
    • X54C-SO129D Intel® Pentium® B960:L3
  • Stepping
    • K53SM-SX009D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:J1
    • X54C-SO129D Intel® Pentium® B960:Q0

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175 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBrownBlack
Displayidentical
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
HD typeKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor9 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Pentium®
Processor modelDiffersi3-2350MB960
Processor threadsDiffers42
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile SeriesIntel Pentium B900 Series for Mobile
SteppingDiffersJ1Q0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2322
Processor generationKnown for one2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB320 GB
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi DL
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630MNot available
Graphics card familyDiffersIntel, NVIDIAIntel
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1100 MHz
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x116Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAltec Lansing
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Swivel webcamKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network2 differ
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXDiffersYesNo
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboardidentical
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard languageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnglish
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersFreeDOSWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features14 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers5343859836
Processor codeDiffersSR0DNSR07V
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXSSE4.1, SSE4.2
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Battery capacityDiffers56 Wh37 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 h
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W65 W
AC adapter output currentDiffers4.74 A3.42 A
Weight & dimensions3 differ
Height (front)Differs3.31 cm3.56 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.49 cm3.72 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs378 x 253 x 33.1 mm378 x 253 x 37.2 mm
Videoidentical
HD-ReadyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC/DC
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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