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ASUS N53SM-S1040 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM vs Dell Vostro 3560 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M

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  • 130specifications compared
  • 43differ
  • 87identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • N53SM-S1040 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Vostro 3560 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • N53SM-S1040 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Vostro 3560 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • N53SM-S1040 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:i7-2670QM
    • Vostro 3560 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:i5-3210M
  • Processor cores
    • N53SM-S1040 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:4
    • Vostro 3560 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:2
  • Processor threads
    • N53SM-S1040 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:8
    • Vostro 3560 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:4
  • Processor frequency
    • N53SM-S1040 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2.2 GHz
    • Vostro 3560 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:2.5 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • N53SM-S1040 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:6 MB
    • Vostro 3560 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:3 MB
  • Processor socket
    • N53SM-S1040 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:BGA 1224
    • Vostro 3560 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:BGA 1023

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175 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneSilverUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Processor16 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i73rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-2670QMi5-3210M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1224BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
SteppingDiffersD2L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2225
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers1333 MHz1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsDiffers4x SO-DIMM1x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB4 GB
Storageidentical
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD Super Multi DL
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
Graphics card familyDiffersIntel, NVIDIAIntel
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1160x166
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630MUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneBang & OlufsenUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers30
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityDiffers01
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
TV-outKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel HM77 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersNoWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 7
Processor special features6 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers5347065708
Processor codeDiffersSR02SSR0N0
Processor package sizeDiffers31 mm31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one120 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one6.3 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.71 kg2.57 kg
WidthDiffers391 mm375 mm
DepthDiffers266 mm259 mm
Height (front)Differs2.9 cm2.88 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.9 cm3.25 cm
Width (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37.5 cm (14.8")
Depth (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25.9 cm (10.2")
Height (front) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.9 cm (1.14")
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.25 cm (1.28")
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of products includedKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one56 WhUnknown — not stated by the source

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