Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS K55A-SX232D Intel® Pentium® B970 Laptop vs ASUS K93SM-YZ038D Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop

115specifications compared
52differ
63identical
21known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- K55A-SX232D Intel® Pentium® B970 Laptop:Red
- K93SM-YZ038D Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop:Black
Display diagonal
- K55A-SX232D Intel® Pentium® B970 Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
- K93SM-YZ038D Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop:46.7 cm (18.4")
Display resolution
- K55A-SX232D Intel® Pentium® B970 Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
- K93SM-YZ038D Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
HD type
- K55A-SX232D Intel® Pentium® B970 Laptop:HD
- K93SM-YZ038D Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop:Full HD
Processor family
- K55A-SX232D Intel® Pentium® B970 Laptop:Intel® Pentium®
- K93SM-YZ038D Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- K55A-SX232D Intel® Pentium® B970 Laptop:B970
- K93SM-YZ038D Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop:i7-2670QM
Processor cores
- K55A-SX232D Intel® Pentium® B970 Laptop:2
- K93SM-YZ038D Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop:4
Processor threads
- K55A-SX232D Intel® Pentium® B970 Laptop:2
- K93SM-YZ038D Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop:8

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Comparison of K55A-SX232D, K93SM-YZ038D
136 specifications	A ASUS K55A-SX232D Intel® Pentium® B970 Laptop Model K55A-SX232D View product	B ASUS K93SM-YZ038D Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop Model K93SM-YZ038D View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Red	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	46.7 cm (18.4")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD typeDiffers	HD	Full HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Pentium®	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	B970	i7-2670QM
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	2	8
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.3 GHz	2.2 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L3	Smart Cache
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor codename	Sandy Bridge	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
SteppingDiffers	Q0	D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	45 W
TjunctionDiffers	85 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	23	22
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor socketKnown for one	Socket 988	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	1600 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SO-DIMM
Memory slotsDiffers	2x SO-DIMM	4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	16 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	750 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	500 GB	750 GB
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD±RW	DVD-RW
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, SD	MMC, MS PRO, Memory Stick (MS), SD
HDD sizeKnown for one	2.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR3
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequency	650 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0x116
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	1150 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SonicFocus
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Altec Lansing	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)	0.3 MP	0.3 MP
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
Integrated 4G WiMAXDiffers	No	Yes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel HM76 Express	Intel® HM65
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	FreeDOS	FreeDOS
Processor special features14 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	No	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	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	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs	No	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Insider™Differs	No	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Processor codeDiffers	SR0J2	SR02S
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Processor ARK IDKnown for one	63915	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeKnown for one	37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityDiffers	50 Wh	56 Wh
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	120 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	6.3 A
AC adapter output voltage	19 V	19 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.52 kg	4.11 kg
WidthDiffers	378 mm	441 mm
DepthDiffers	251 mm	295 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.55 cm	4.23 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.19 cm	5.59 cm
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) code	84713000	84713000
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS, HDD, User	Unknown — not stated by the source

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