Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS K53SV-B1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM vs MSI F Series FX603-064US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M

123specifications compared
47differ
76identical
30known for one product only

Key differences

Processor family
- K53SV-B1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Intel® Core™ i7
- F Series FX603-064US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- K53SV-B1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
- F Series FX603-064US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- K53SV-B1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:i7-2630QM
- F Series FX603-064US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:i5-480M
Processor cores
- K53SV-B1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:4
- F Series FX603-064US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:2
Processor threads
- K53SV-B1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:8
- F Series FX603-064US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:4
Processor boost frequency
- K53SV-B1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2.9 GHz
- F Series FX603-064US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:2.93 GHz
Processor frequency
- K53SV-B1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2 GHz
- F Series FX603-064US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:2.66 GHz
System bus rate
- K53SV-B1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:5 GT/s
- F Series FX603-064US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:2.5 GT/s

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Comparison of K53SV-B1, FX603-064US
153 specifications	A ASUS K53SV-B1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Model K53SV-B1 View product	B MSI F Series FX603-064US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M Model FX603-064US View product
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gloss
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i7-2630QM	i5-480M
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	8	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.9 GHz	2.93 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2 GHz	2.66 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	5 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 988	BGA 1288
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series	Intel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Sandy Bridge	Arrandale
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	D2	K0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	45 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)	20	20
ECC supported by processor	No	No
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
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	6 GB	6 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1333 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	640 GB	500 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Optical drive typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DVD Super Multi
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 425M
Graphics card family	NVIDIA	NVIDIA
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
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	1100 MHz	766 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	0x116	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffers	Altec Lansing	THX TruStudio Pro
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	2	4
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dynaudio
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	0.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	No	No
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	0	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
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
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 connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
TV-out	No	No
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Full-size keyboard	Yes	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor special features15 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	Yes	No
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers	32 nm	45 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
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 versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
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)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	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® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	1.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	52219	52952
Processor codeDiffers	SR02Y	SLC26
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	5200 mAh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
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
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	90 W
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS, HDD, User	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.6 kg	2.4 kg
WidthDiffers	378 mm	383 mm
DepthDiffers	253 mm	249.5 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.83 cm	3.23 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.49 cm	3.76 cm
Width (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	38.3 cm (15.1")
Depth (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25 cm (9.83")
Height (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.76 cm (1.48")
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.3/802.3u/802.3ab	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one	100 - 240V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for one	AC/DC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HM55 Express

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