Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS X42JY-VX160R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M vs ASUS X53SD-SX721V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM

138specifications compared
55differ
83identical
36known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- X42JY-VX160R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M:Red
- X53SD-SX721V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Brown
Display diagonal
- X42JY-VX160R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M:35.6 cm (14")
- X53SD-SX721V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
Processor family
- X42JY-VX160R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M:Intel® Core™ i3
- X53SD-SX721V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- X42JY-VX160R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
- X53SD-SX721V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- X42JY-VX160R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M:i3-350M
- X53SD-SX721V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:i7-2670QM
Processor cores
- X42JY-VX160R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M:2
- X53SD-SX721V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:4
Processor threads
- X42JY-VX160R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M:4
- X53SD-SX721V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:8
Processor frequency
- X42JY-VX160R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M:2.26 GHz
- X53SD-SX721V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2.2 GHz

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Comparison of X42JY-VX160R, X53SD-SX721V
174 specifications	A ASUS X42JY-VX160R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M Model X42JY-VX160R View product	B ASUS X53SD-SX721V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Model X53SD-SX721V View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Red	Brown
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Housing materialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Aluminium
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	35.6 cm (14")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i3-350M	i7-2670QM
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.26 GHz	2.2 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	2.5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1288	BGA 1224
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series	Intel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Arrandale	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	C2	D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	45 W
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	17	22
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	382 M	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	81 mm²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	3 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	1066 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 x 4 GB
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	750 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	500 GB	750 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD size	2.5"	2.5"
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for one	DVD Super Multi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Radeon HD 6470M	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 610M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 GB
Graphics card familyDiffers	AMD, Intel	Intel, NVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory type	GDDR3	GDDR3
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	500 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	667 MHz	1200 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0x116
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Speakers manufacturer	Altec Lansing	Altec Lansing
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Audio systemKnown for one	SRS Premium Sound	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)	0.3 MP	0.3 MP
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi
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
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	2.0+EDR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	0	1
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® HM55 Express	Intel® HM65 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Basic	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor special features15 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 lithographyDiffers	45 nm	32 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
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 Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	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 Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	43529	53470
Processor codeDiffers	SLBPL	SR02S
Processor package sizeDiffers	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28	31 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	36 bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityDiffers	47 Wh	56 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	90 W	90 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output current	4.74 A	4.74 A
AC adapter output voltage	19 V	19 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Power auto-sensingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.2 kg	2.6 kg
WidthDiffers	349 mm	378 mm
DepthDiffers	238 mm	253 mm
Height (front)Differs	3.5 cm	2.83 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.74 cm	3.49 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Number of products includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 pc(s)
Power supply typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC/DC
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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