Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS K53SM-SX009D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M vs Samsung R 540-JS03UA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M

126specifications compared
53differ
73identical
54known for one product only

Key differences

Processor family
- K53SM-SX009D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:Intel® Core™ i3
- R 540-JS03UA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- K53SM-SX009D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
- R 540-JS03UA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- K53SM-SX009D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:i3-2350M
- R 540-JS03UA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:i5-520M
Processor frequency
- K53SM-SX009D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:2.3 GHz
- R 540-JS03UA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:2.4 GHz
System bus rate
- K53SM-SX009D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:5 GT/s
- R 540-JS03UA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:2.5 GT/s
Processor socket
- K53SM-SX009D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:Socket 988
- R 540-JS03UA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:BGA 956
Processor codename
- K53SM-SX009D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:Sandy Bridge
- R 540-JS03UA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:Arrandale
Stepping
- K53SM-SX009D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:J1
- R 540-JS03UA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:C2

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Comparison of K53SM-SX009D, 540-JS03UA
180 specifications	A ASUS K53SM-SX009D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M Model K53SM-SX009D View product	B Samsung R 540-JS03UA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M Model 540-JS03UA View product
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Brown	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
HD typeKnown for one	HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor12 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i3-2350M	i5-520M
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.3 GHz	2.4 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	5 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 988	BGA 956
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series	Intel Core i5-500 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Sandy Bridge	Arrandale
SteppingDiffers	J1	C2
TjunctionDiffers	85 °C	105 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	23	18
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.93 GHz
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	81 mm²
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	3 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1333 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB
Memory slots (available)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	320 GB
HDD capacityDiffers	500 GB	320 GB
HDD sizeKnown for one	2.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	DVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD	MMC, SD, SDHC
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 545v
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers	2 GB	0.512 GB
Graphics card familyDiffers	Intel, NVIDIA	AMD, Intel
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 3000	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	650 MHz	500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1150 MHz	766 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	0x116	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR3
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Audioidentical
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HDA
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	0.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Fast Ethernet, WLAN
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
S-Video portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® HM65 Express	Intel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	QWERTY	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	101
Windows keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	FreeDOS	Windows 7 Home Basic
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32-bit
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Samsung Update Plus, Easy Display Manger, Easy Battery Manager, Easy Network Manager, Easy SpeedUp Manager, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Samsung Support Center
Processor special features17 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	Yes	No
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers	32 nm	45 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Insider™Differs	Yes	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	1.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	53438	47341
Processor codeKnown for one	SR0DN	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX	SSE4.1/4.2
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	36 bit
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityDiffers	56 Wh	4400 mAh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	90 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	4.74 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	19 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BIOS, HDD
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.6 kg	2.4 kg
WidthDiffers	378 mm	379.6 mm
DepthDiffers	253 mm	255.5 mm
Height (front)Differs	3.31 cm	3.24 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.49 cm	3.83 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	378 x 253 x 33.1 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Optical driveidentical
Optical drive interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA

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