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ASUS N53SN-SZ237V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM vs ASUS N73SV-TZ040V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM

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  • 145specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 124identical
  • 9known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • N53SN-SZ237V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Silver
    • N73SV-TZ040V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Black, Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • N53SN-SZ237V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • N73SV-TZ040V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • N53SN-SZ237V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • N73SV-TZ040V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:1600 x 900 pixels
  • HD type
    • N53SN-SZ237V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Full HD
    • N73SV-TZ040V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:HD+
  • Memory slots
    • N53SN-SZ237V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:4x SO-DIMM
    • N73SV-TZ040V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:3x SO-DIMM
  • Maximum internal memory
    • N53SN-SZ237V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:16 GB
    • N73SV-TZ040V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:12 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • N53SN-SZ237V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:500 GB
    • N73SV-TZ040V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:1 TB
  • Optical drive type
    • N53SN-SZ237V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:DVD-RW
    • N73SV-TZ040V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Blu-Ray DVD Combo

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Comparison of N53SN-SZ237V, N73SV-TZ040V
154 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack, Silver
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeDiffersFull HDHD+
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation2nd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modeli7-2630QMi7-2630QM
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequency2.9 GHz2.9 GHz
Processor frequency2 GHz2 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache6 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketSocket 988Socket 988
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameSandy BridgeSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingD2D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)45 W45 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)2020
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memory6 GB6 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1333 MHz1333 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers4x SO-DIMM3x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB12 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed7200 RPM7200 RPM
SSD capacityKnown for one4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-RWBlu-Ray DVD Combo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 550MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyNVIDIANVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR3GDDR3
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)1100 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1160x116
Audioidentical
Audio systemSonicFocusSonicFocus
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAltec Lansing
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffers802.11b/g/n802.11 b/g/n
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity33
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
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 quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Line-inYesYes
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
TV-outNoNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedYesYes
Operating system installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special featuresidentical
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 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® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK ID5221952219
Processor codeSR02YSR02Y
Processor package size37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells66
Battery capacityDiffers56 Wh47 Wh
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W90 W
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentDiffers6.3 A4.74 A
AC adapter output voltage19 V19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg3.4 kg
WidthDiffers391 mm426 mm
DepthDiffers266 mm290 mm
Height (front)Differs3 cm3.8 cm
Height (rear)Differs4 cm3.93 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portNoNo
Compliance industry standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abIEEE 802.3/802.3u/802.3ab
Power supply typeAC/DCAC/DC
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC

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