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ASUS A42JC-VX178D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M vs ASUS N45SL-VX023V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM

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  • 140specifications compared
  • 53differ
  • 87identical
  • 16known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • A42JC-VX178D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:Black
    • N45SL-VX023V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Black, White
  • Processor family
    • A42JC-VX178D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • N45SL-VX023V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • A42JC-VX178D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • N45SL-VX023V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • A42JC-VX178D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:i5-460M
    • N45SL-VX023V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:i7-2670QM
  • Processor cores
    • A42JC-VX178D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:2
    • N45SL-VX023V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:4
  • Processor threads
    • A42JC-VX178D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:4
    • N45SL-VX023V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • A42JC-VX178D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:2.8 GHz
    • N45SL-VX023V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:3.1 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • A42JC-VX178D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:2.53 GHz
    • N45SL-VX023V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2.2 GHz

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Comparison of A42JC-VX178D, N45SL-VX023V
156 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, White
Processor17 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-460Mi7-2670QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.53 GHz2.2 GHz
System bus rateDiffers2.5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1288BGA 1224
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-400 SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersArrandaleSandy Bridge
SteppingDiffersK0D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x161x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one382 MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one81 mm²Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1922
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers1066 MHz1333 MHz
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers500 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs766 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x116
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersSRS PSSonicMaster
Speakers manufacturerDiffersAltec LansingBang & Olufsen
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers32
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM55 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersFreeDOSWindows 7 Home Premium
Processor special features15 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.02.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers5017953470
Processor codeDiffersSLC22SR02S
Processor package sizeDiffersrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x2831 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers47 Wh56 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one90 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one4.74 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.2 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers349 mm345 mm
DepthDiffers238 mm243 mm
HeightKnown for one36.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.3 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 cm

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