Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS R503A-SX123H Intel® Pentium® B980 Laptop vs ASUS R503C-SX153 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M Laptop

114specifications compared
29differ
85identical
15known for one product only

Key differences

Processor family
- R503A-SX123H Intel® Pentium® B980 Laptop:Intel® Pentium®
- R503C-SX153 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- R503A-SX123H Intel® Pentium® B980 Laptop:B980
- R503C-SX153 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M Laptop:i3-2328M
Processor threads
- R503A-SX123H Intel® Pentium® B980 Laptop:2
- R503C-SX153 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M Laptop:4
Processor frequency
- R503A-SX123H Intel® Pentium® B980 Laptop:2.4 GHz
- R503C-SX153 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M Laptop:2.2 GHz
Processor cache
- R503A-SX123H Intel® Pentium® B980 Laptop:2 MB
- R503C-SX153 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M Laptop:3 MB
Processor cache type
- R503A-SX123H Intel® Pentium® B980 Laptop:L2
- R503C-SX153 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M Laptop:L3
Processor operating modes
- R503A-SX123H Intel® Pentium® B980 Laptop:64-bit
- R503C-SX153 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M Laptop:32-bit, 64-bit
Stepping
- R503A-SX123H Intel® Pentium® B980 Laptop:Q0
- R503C-SX153 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M Laptop:J1

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Comparison of R503A-SX123H, R503C-SX153
129 specifications	A ASUS R503A-SX123H Intel® Pentium® B980 Laptop Model R503A-SX123H View product	B ASUS R503C-SX153 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M Laptop Model R503C-SX153 View product
Designidentical
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD type	HD	HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor10 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Pentium®	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	B980	i3-2328M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threadsDiffers	2	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	2.2 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L2	L3
Processor socket	PGA988	PGA988
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	64-bit	32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Sandy Bridge	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
SteppingDiffers	Q0	J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
Tjunction	85 °C	85 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	24	22
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1333 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory form factorKnown for one	SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one	1x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	4 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity	500 GB	500 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacity	500 GB	500 GB
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	MMC, SD	MMC, SD
Optical drive typeKnown for one	DVD±RW	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
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 dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1150 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0x116
Audioidentical
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)	0.3 MP	0.3 MP
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
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 & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	1	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® HM70 Express	Intel HM76
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8	No
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features13 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)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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)	No	No
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 Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	69669	70927
Processor codeDiffers	SR0J1	SR0TC
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacity	47 Wh	47 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	65 W	65 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output current	3.42 A	3.42 A
AC adapter output voltage	19 V	19 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Weight	2.45 kg	2.45 kg
Width	378 mm	378 mm
Depth	253 mm	253 mm
Height (front)	2.62 cm	2.62 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.19 cm	3.19 mm

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