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ASUS N53SN-SX202V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM vs ASUS N55SF-SX236V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M

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  • 114specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 89identical
  • 16known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • N53SN-SX202V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Silver
    • N55SF-SX236V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Black, Silver
  • Processor family
    • N53SN-SX202V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • N55SF-SX236V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • N53SN-SX202V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • N55SF-SX236V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • N53SN-SX202V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:i7-2630QM
    • N55SF-SX236V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
  • Processor cores
    • N53SN-SX202V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:4
    • N55SF-SX236V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2
  • Processor threads
    • N53SN-SX202V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:8
    • N55SF-SX236V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • N53SN-SX202V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2.9 GHz
    • N55SF-SX236V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:3 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • N53SN-SX202V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2 GHz
    • N55SF-SX236V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2.4 GHz

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Comparison of N53SN-SX202V, N55SF-SX236V
130 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack, Silver
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeHDHD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-2630QMi5-2430M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketSocket 988Socket 988
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameSandy BridgeSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
SteppingDiffersD2J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 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)Differs2024
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1333 MHz1333 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity640 GB640 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
HDD capacity640 GB640 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD size2.5"2.5"
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, Memory Stick (MS), SDMMC, MS PRO Duo, Memory Stick (MS), SD
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 550MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 555M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
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)Differs1100 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1160x116
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneSonicFocusUnknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerBang & OlufsenBang & Olufsen
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one2 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
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 rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inYesYes
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography32 nm32 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
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 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® 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® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5221953450
Processor codeDiffersSR02YSR04W
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells66
Battery capacity56 Wh56 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one120 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one6.3 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltage19 V19 V
Securityidentical
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
Weight2.7 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers391 mm379 mm
DepthDiffers266 mm261 mm
Height (front)Differs3.05 cm3.5 cm
Height (rear)Differs4.05 cm3.55 cm

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