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ASUS X53SD-SX572V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M vs Lenovo ThinkPad X230 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3520M

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  • 127specifications compared
  • 42differ
  • 85identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • X53SD-SX572V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:Brown
    • ThinkPad X230 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3520M:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • X53SD-SX572V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • ThinkPad X230 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3520M:31.8 cm (12.5")
  • Processor family
    • X53SD-SX572V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • ThinkPad X230 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3520M:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • X53SD-SX572V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • ThinkPad X230 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3520M:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • X53SD-SX572V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:i5-2450M
    • ThinkPad X230 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3520M:i7-3520M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • X53SD-SX572V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:3.1 GHz
    • ThinkPad X230 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3520M:3.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • X53SD-SX572V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:2.5 GHz
    • ThinkPad X230 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3520M:2.9 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • X53SD-SX572V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:3 MB
    • ThinkPad X230 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3520M:4 MB

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171 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBrownBlack
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")31.8 cm (12.5")
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-2450Mi7-3520M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.9 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-3500 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
SteppingDiffersJ1L1
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2529
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1023
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1333 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots (available)Differs10
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB180 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one320 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-RWNo
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SDUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 GB
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 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
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDolby Advanced Audio
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
WWANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInstalled
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
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 installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
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 IDDiffers5345264893
Processor codeDiffersSR04ZSR0MU
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 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
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
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 & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg1.36 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
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR

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