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ASUS A42JA-VX060V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM vs ASUS A46CA-WX048H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U

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  • 140specifications compared
  • 59differ
  • 81identical
  • 17known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • A42JA-VX060V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Black
    • A46CA-WX048H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Black, Stainless steel
  • Processor family
    • A42JA-VX060V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • A46CA-WX048H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • A42JA-VX060V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • A46CA-WX048H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • A42JA-VX060V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:i7-740QM
    • A46CA-WX048H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:i3-3217U
  • Processor cores
    • A42JA-VX060V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:4
    • A46CA-WX048H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:2
  • Processor threads
    • A42JA-VX060V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:8
    • A46CA-WX048H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:4
  • Processor frequency
    • A42JA-VX060V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:1.73 GHz
    • A46CA-WX048H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:1.8 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • A42JA-VX060V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:2.5 GT/s
    • A46CA-WX048H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:5 GT/s

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Comparison of A42JA-VX060V, A46CA-WX048H
157 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Stainless steel
Processor18 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i73rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi7-740QMi3-3217U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor frequencyDiffers1.73 GHz1.8 GHz
System bus rateDiffers2.5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-700 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i3-3200 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersClarksfieldIvy Bridge
SteppingDiffersB1L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W17 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers22.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1318
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.93 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one774 MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one296 mm²Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers1066 MHz1600 MHz
Storage1 differ
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDSD
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobility Radeon HD 5730Not available
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersNot availableIntel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1050 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x166
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSRS Premium SoundSonicMaster Lite
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM55 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 8
Processor special features19 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 nm
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers4902465697
Processor codeDiffersSLBQGSR0N9
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 mm31 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.2AVX
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Battery capacityDiffers47 Wh44 Wh
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W65 W
AC adapter output currentDiffers4.74 A3.42 A
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.2 kg2 kg
WidthDiffers349 mm348 mm
DepthDiffers238 mm248 mm
HeightDiffers36.5 mm21 mm

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