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ASUS X53SC-SX129V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M vs MSI Gaming GT780DXR-446US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM

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  • 128specifications compared
  • 44differ
  • 84identical
  • 52known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • X53SC-SX129V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:Brown
    • Gaming GT780DXR-446US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • X53SC-SX129V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Gaming GT780DXR-446US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • X53SC-SX129V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Gaming GT780DXR-446US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor family
    • X53SC-SX129V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Gaming GT780DXR-446US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • X53SC-SX129V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • Gaming GT780DXR-446US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • X53SC-SX129V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:i3-2310M
    • Gaming GT780DXR-446US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:i7-2670QM
  • Processor cores
    • X53SC-SX129V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2
    • Gaming GT780DXR-446US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:4
  • Processor threads
    • X53SC-SX129V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:4
    • Gaming GT780DXR-446US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:8

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180 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLaptop
Product colourDiffersBrownBlack
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceClamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor12 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i32nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-2310Mi7-2670QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz2.2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023BGA 1224
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
SteppingDiffersJ1D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2122
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB16 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1333 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage6 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1.5 TB
Number of HDDs installedDiffers12
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLBlu-Ray RW
Card reader integratedDiffersNoYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520MXNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 570M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 GB
Graphics card familyDiffersIntel, NVIDIANVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR3GDDR5
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1200 MHz
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDTHX TruStudio Pro
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speakers manufacturerDiffersAltec LansingDynaudio
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
LabelflashKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers23
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel HM67 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Keyboard backlitDiffersNoYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpadUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5222053470
Processor codeDiffersSR04SSR02S
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 xrPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)31 mm
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one56 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W180 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one4.74 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg3.9 kg
WidthDiffers378 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm288 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source55.1 mm
Width (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source42.8 cm (16.9")
Depth (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source28.8 cm (11.3")
Height (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.51 cm (2.17")
Height (front)Known for one2.83 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.49 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Bag includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19V DC, 100~240V AC
Internal modemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source

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