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ASUS 17"/ T7400 2GHz/ 2Gb/ 160Gb/ Win MCE vs Samsung NP-R40R003 - Intel Core 2 Duo T5500, 1024MB, 100GB, 15.4" TFT, Win XP Pro

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  • 105specifications compared
  • 31differ
  • 74identical
  • 17known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS 17"/ T7400 2GHz/ 2Gb/ 160Gb/ Win MCE has 0.5 GHz more processor frequency than the Samsung NP-R40R003 - Intel Core 2 Duo T5500, 1024MB, 100GB, 15.4" TFT, Win XP Pro (2.16 GHz vs 1.66 GHz). The ASUS 17"/ T7400 2GHz/ 2Gb/ 160Gb/ Win MCE has 2 MB more processor cache than the Samsung NP-R40R003 - Intel Core 2 Duo T5500, 1024MB, 100GB, 15.4" TFT, Win XP Pro (4 MB vs 2 MB). The ASUS 17"/ T7400 2GHz/ 2Gb/ 160Gb/ Win MCE has 3 more CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio) than the Samsung NP-R40R003 - Intel Core 2 Duo T5500, 1024MB, 100GB, 15.4" TFT, Win XP Pro (13 vs 10). Only the ASUS 17"/ T7400 2GHz/ 2Gb/ 160Gb/ Win MCE has Bluetooth. Only the ASUS 17"/ T7400 2GHz/ 2Gb/ 160Gb/ Win MCE has S/PDIF out port.

  • Display diagonal
    • 17"/ T7400 2GHz/ 2Gb/ 160Gb/ Win MCE:43.2 cm (17")
    • NP-R40R003 - Intel Core 2 Duo T5500, 1024MB, 100GB, 15.4" TFT, Win XP Pro:39.1 cm (15.4")
  • Processor model
    • 17"/ T7400 2GHz/ 2Gb/ 160Gb/ Win MCE:T7400
    • NP-R40R003 - Intel Core 2 Duo T5500, 1024MB, 100GB, 15.4" TFT, Win XP Pro:T5500
  • Processor frequency
    • 17"/ T7400 2GHz/ 2Gb/ 160Gb/ Win MCE:2.16 GHz
    • NP-R40R003 - Intel Core 2 Duo T5500, 1024MB, 100GB, 15.4" TFT, Win XP Pro:1.66 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 17"/ T7400 2GHz/ 2Gb/ 160Gb/ Win MCE:4 MB
    • NP-R40R003 - Intel Core 2 Duo T5500, 1024MB, 100GB, 15.4" TFT, Win XP Pro:2 MB
  • Processor socket
    • 17"/ T7400 2GHz/ 2Gb/ 160Gb/ Win MCE:Socket 478
    • NP-R40R003 - Intel Core 2 Duo T5500, 1024MB, 100GB, 15.4" TFT, Win XP Pro:Socket 479
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • 17"/ T7400 2GHz/ 2Gb/ 160Gb/ Win MCE:13
    • NP-R40R003 - Intel Core 2 Duo T5500, 1024MB, 100GB, 15.4" TFT, Win XP Pro:10
  • Internal memory
    • 17"/ T7400 2GHz/ 2Gb/ 160Gb/ Win MCE:2 GB
    • NP-R40R003 - Intel Core 2 Duo T5500, 1024MB, 100GB, 15.4" TFT, Win XP Pro:1 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • 17"/ T7400 2GHz/ 2Gb/ 160Gb/ Win MCE:160 GB
    • NP-R40R003 - Intel Core 2 Duo T5500, 1024MB, 100GB, 15.4" TFT, Win XP Pro:100 GB

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Comparison of 17"/ T7400 2GHz/ 2Gb/ 160Gb/ Win MCE, NP-R40R003 - Intel Core 2 Duo T5500, 1024MB, 100GB, 15.4" TFT, Win XP Pro
122 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.2 cm (17")39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16:10
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™2 DuoIntel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffersT7400T5500
Processor cores22
Processor threads22
Processor frequencyDiffers2.16 GHz1.66 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor front side bus667 MHz667 MHz
Processor socketDiffersSocket 478Socket 479
Processor lithography65 nm65 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core 2 Duo T7000 SeriesIntel Core 2 Duo T5000 Series
Processor codenameMeromMerom
Bus typeFSBFSB
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingB2B2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)34 W34 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Processor core voltage (AC)1.0375 - 1.30 V1.0375 - 1.30 V
Number of Processing Die Transistors291 M291 M
Processing Die size143 mm²143 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1310
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB1 GB
Internal memory typeDDR2-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers160 GB100 GB
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMMC, MS Pro, SD
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.128 GB
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneAMD Radeon X1700Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersDolbyHDA
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraNoNo
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffers10/100/ 1000 BaseFast Ethernet, Wireless LAN
Wireless technologyDiffers802.11 a/b/g; Bluetooth V2.0+EDRIEEE 802.11b/g
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers34
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers10
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers01
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffersNoType II
SmartCard slotNoNo
Modem (RJ-11) ports11
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outYesYes
TV-out typeS-VideoS-Video
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
USB 1.1 ports quantity00
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadTouchpad + Scroll zone
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Software1 differ
Operating system installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows XP Professional
Bundled softwareDiffersTV & Recording/ Direct burn; DVD/VCD; TV Direct Burn; DV; ASUSDVD XP 6.0; Power Director V3.0 DE; Medi@Show V2.0 SE; Symantec's Norton Internet Security 2005; Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0; NERO Express V6.0; ASUS Live Update; ASUS ChkMail; ASUS Hotkey; ASUS Power4 Gear+; ASUS Net4 SwitchNorton AntiVirus 2005 (trial) Adobe Acrobat Reader 6.0 AVS Premium/Viewer Samsung Network Manager Battery Manager Update Plus Easy Box Firstware Pro
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesNoNo
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateNoNo
Intel FDI TechnologyNoNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)NoNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)NoNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)NoNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers2725627253
Processor package size35 x 35 mm35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesNoNo
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W60 W
AC adapter input voltage100/240 V100/240 V
AC adapter output currentDiffers4.73 A3.16 A
AC adapter output voltage19 V19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3.4 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers395 mm360 mm
DepthDiffers287 mm264.5 mm
HeightDiffers25 mm26.1 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source423 x 395 x 110 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portDiffersYesNo
Internal modemYesYes
Modem speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source56 Kbit/s
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® 945PM ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one5200 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source

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