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ASUS N43SL Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M vs ASUS X73SD-TY138V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M

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  • 133specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 107identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • N43SL Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Black, Pink
    • X73SD-TY138V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • N43SL Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:35.6 cm (14")
    • X73SD-TY138V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • N43SL Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • X73SD-TY138V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:1600 x 900 pixels
  • Processor model
    • N43SL Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
    • X73SD-TY138V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:i5-2450M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • N43SL Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:3 GHz
    • X73SD-TY138V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:3.1 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • N43SL Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2.4 GHz
    • X73SD-TY138V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:2.5 GHz
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • N43SL Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:24
    • X73SD-TY138V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:25
  • Maximum internal memory
    • N43SL Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:8 GB
    • X73SD-TY138V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:16 GB

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169 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, PinkBlack
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceClamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD+
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation2nd gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-2430Mi5-2450M
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.5 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
Processor codenameSandy BridgeSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingJ1J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W35 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2425
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor socketKnown for oneSocket 988Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1333 MHz1333 MHz
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers640 GB750 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedDiffers7200 RPM5400 RPM
HDD size2.5"2.5"
Optical drive typeDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one640 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 610M
Graphics card familyDiffersIntel, NVIDIANVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequency650 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1300 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1160x116
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAltec Lansing
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 MP
Swivel webcamKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one3.0+HSUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers34
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers10
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Microphone inYesYes
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard languageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnglish
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography32 nm32 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5345053452
Processor codeDiffersSR04WSR04Z
Processor package size37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells66
Battery capacityDiffers56 Wh57 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W120 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg3.2 kg
WidthDiffers350 mm420 mm
DepthDiffers243 mm280 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.68 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.85 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source420 x 280 x 38.5 mm
HeightKnown for one37 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
HD-ReadyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
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
Infrared data portNoNo
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC/DC
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Power requirementsKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source

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