Product comparison · 2 laptops

Fujitsu LIFEBOOK AH42/K Intel® Pentium® B970 Laptop vs Fujitsu LIFEBOOK AH53/M Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4702MQ Laptop

143specifications compared
52differ
91identical
22known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- LIFEBOOK AH42/K Intel® Pentium® B970 Laptop:Black, White
- LIFEBOOK AH53/M Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4702MQ Laptop:Black
Processor family
- LIFEBOOK AH42/K Intel® Pentium® B970 Laptop:Intel® Pentium®
- LIFEBOOK AH53/M Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4702MQ Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- LIFEBOOK AH42/K Intel® Pentium® B970 Laptop:B970
- LIFEBOOK AH53/M Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4702MQ Laptop:i7-4702MQ
Processor cores
- LIFEBOOK AH42/K Intel® Pentium® B970 Laptop:2
- LIFEBOOK AH53/M Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4702MQ Laptop:4
Processor threads
- LIFEBOOK AH42/K Intel® Pentium® B970 Laptop:2
- LIFEBOOK AH53/M Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4702MQ Laptop:8
Processor frequency
- LIFEBOOK AH42/K Intel® Pentium® B970 Laptop:2.3 GHz
- LIFEBOOK AH53/M Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4702MQ Laptop:2.2 GHz
Processor cache
- LIFEBOOK AH42/K Intel® Pentium® B970 Laptop:2 MB
- LIFEBOOK AH53/M Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4702MQ Laptop:6 MB
Processor cache type
- LIFEBOOK AH42/K Intel® Pentium® B970 Laptop:L3
- LIFEBOOK AH53/M Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4702MQ Laptop:Smart Cache

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Comparison of AH42/K, AH53/M
165 specifications	A Fujitsu LIFEBOOK AH42/K Intel® Pentium® B970 Laptop Model AH42/K View product	B Fujitsu LIFEBOOK AH53/M Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4702MQ Laptop Model AH53/M View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black, White	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD type	Not supported	Not supported
Display number of colours	16.78 million colours	16.78 million colours
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Pentium®	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	B970	i7-4702MQ
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	2	8
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.3 GHz	2.2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L3	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 988	PGA946
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Pentium B900 Series for Mobile	Intel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffers	Sandy Bridge	Haswell
Bus typeDiffers	DMI	DMI2
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	Q0	C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	37 W
TjunctionDiffers	85 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	2.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
System bus rateKnown for one	5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	23	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory form factor	SO-DIMM	SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 4 GB	2 x 4 GB
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	16 GB	16 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity	750 GB	750 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacity	750 GB	750 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	Blu-Ray DVD Combo
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	Memory Stick (MS), SD, SDHC, SDXC	Memory Stick (MS), SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	650 MHz	400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1150 MHz	1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	11.1
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0x416
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.792 GB
Audioidentical
Audio system	High Definition Audio	High Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	3
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
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
ExpressCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB Sleep-and-Charge portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® HM70 Express	Intel® HM86
Keyboardidentical
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8	Windows 8.1
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features20 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
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs	No	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)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	No	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® Secure KeyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	63915	75119
Processor codeDiffers	SR0J2	SR15J
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)	37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	No	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	32 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacity	24 Wh	24 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs	3.9 h	3.6 h
Battery recharge timeDiffers	2.3 h	2.4 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	72 W	67 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	5 - 35 °C	5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-10 - 60 °C	-10 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	20 - 80%	20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	20 - 80%	20 - 80%
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	2.3 kg	2.2 kg
Width	378 mm	378 mm
Depth	252 mm	252 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25.5 mm
Height (front)Known for one	3 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	3.32 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Power cord included	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes

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