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ASUS X53SD-SX572 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M vs Lenovo ThinkPad L430 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M

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  • 129specifications compared
  • 37differ
  • 92identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • X53SD-SX572 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:Brown
    • ThinkPad L430 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • X53SD-SX572 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • ThinkPad L430 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor generation
    • X53SD-SX572 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • ThinkPad L430 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • X53SD-SX572 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:i5-2450M
    • ThinkPad L430 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:i5-3210M
  • Processor lithography
    • X53SD-SX572 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:32 nm
    • ThinkPad L430 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:22 nm
  • Processor codename
    • X53SD-SX572 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:Sandy Bridge
    • ThinkPad L430 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:Ivy Bridge
  • Stepping
    • X53SD-SX572 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:J1
    • ThinkPad L430 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:L1
  • Tjunction
    • X53SD-SX572 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:100 °C
    • ThinkPad L430 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:105 °C

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Comparison of X53SD-SX572, L430
171 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBrownBlack
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200 cd/m²
Processor8 differ
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-2450Mi5-3210M
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
SteppingDiffersJ1L1
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1023
Memory1 differ
Memory clock speedDiffers1333 MHz1600 MHz
Memory slots (available)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB500 GB
HDD capacityDiffers320 GB500 GB
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-RWDVD±RW
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNVIDIA® GeForce® 610MUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyDiffersIntel, NVIDIAIntel
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1300 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1160x166
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers23
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
TV-outKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboard2 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadThinkPad UltraNav
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersNoWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features6 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers5345265708
Processor codeDiffersSR04ZSR0N0
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one56 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one90 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg2.27 kg
WidthDiffers378 mm354 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm243 mm
Height (front)Differs2.83 cm2.96 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.49 cm3.14 cm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of products includedKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome office, Small Business
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR

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