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ASUS X53SD-SX572 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M vs Lenovo ThinkPad W530 Intel High End Desktop Processors i7-3820QM Mobile workstation

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  • 123specifications compared
  • 41differ
  • 82identical
  • 46known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • X53SD-SX572 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:Brown
    • ThinkPad W530 Intel High End Desktop Processors i7-3820QM Mobile workstation:Black
  • Display resolution
    • X53SD-SX572 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • ThinkPad W530 Intel High End Desktop Processors i7-3820QM Mobile workstation:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor model
    • X53SD-SX572 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:i5-2450M
    • ThinkPad W530 Intel High End Desktop Processors i7-3820QM Mobile workstation:i7-3820QM
  • Processor cores
    • X53SD-SX572 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:2
    • ThinkPad W530 Intel High End Desktop Processors i7-3820QM Mobile workstation:4
  • Processor threads
    • X53SD-SX572 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:4
    • ThinkPad W530 Intel High End Desktop Processors i7-3820QM Mobile workstation:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • X53SD-SX572 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:3.1 GHz
    • ThinkPad W530 Intel High End Desktop Processors i7-3820QM Mobile workstation:3.7 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • X53SD-SX572 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:2.5 GHz
    • ThinkPad W530 Intel High End Desktop Processors i7-3820QM Mobile workstation:2.7 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • X53SD-SX572 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:3 MB
    • ThinkPad W530 Intel High End Desktop Processors i7-3820QM Mobile workstation:8 MB

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169 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBrownBlack
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMobile workstation
Display1 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
Processor16 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel High End Desktop Processors
Processor generationKnown for one2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffersi5-2450Mi7-3820QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3.7 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB8 MB
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-3800 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
SteppingDiffersJ1E1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2527
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1224
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1333 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots (available)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB32 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB500 GB
HDD capacityDiffers320 GB500 GB
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SDUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Graphics3 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 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 MHz1250 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 sourceDolby Home Theater
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in Wi-Fi switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers01
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM65 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
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 features7 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers5345264889
Processor codeDiffersSR04ZSR0MK
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1224)
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
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg2.7 kg
WidthKnown for one378 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one253 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
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
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 sourceProfessional

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