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ASUS A42JC-VX178D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M vs Samsung 9 NT900X3B Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M Laptop

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  • 124specifications compared
  • 61differ
  • 63identical
  • 50known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • A42JC-VX178D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:35.6 cm (14")
    • 9 NT900X3B Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M Laptop:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Display resolution
    • A42JC-VX178D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • 9 NT900X3B Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M Laptop:1600 x 900 pixels
  • HD type
    • A42JC-VX178D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:HD
    • 9 NT900X3B Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M Laptop:HD+
  • Processor family
    • A42JC-VX178D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • 9 NT900X3B Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • A42JC-VX178D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • 9 NT900X3B Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M Laptop:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • A42JC-VX178D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:i5-460M
    • 9 NT900X3B Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M Laptop:i7-2637M
  • Processor frequency
    • A42JC-VX178D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:2.53 GHz
    • 9 NT900X3B Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M Laptop:1.7 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • A42JC-VX178D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:2.5 GT/s
    • 9 NT900X3B Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M Laptop:5 GT/s

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Comparison of A42JC-VX178D, NT900X3B
174 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLaptop
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
HD typeDiffersHDHD+
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 cd/m²
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor15 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-460Mi7-2637M
Processor frequencyDiffers2.53 GHz1.7 GHz
System bus rateDiffers2.5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1288BGA 1023
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-400 SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersArrandaleSandy Bridge
SteppingDiffersK0J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W17 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x161x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1917
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one382 MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one81 mm²Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers1066 MHz1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB256 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one500 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
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers500 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs766 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x116
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSRS PSHD
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs0.3 MP1.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0+HS
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers31
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
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® HM65 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadTouchpad + Scroll zone
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersFreeDOSWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNorton Internet Security
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSamsung Recovery Solution Samsung Support Center Microsoft Office Starter 2010 WildTangent Game Console Windows Live Easy File share Cyberlink Youcam Easy Migration Easy Settings Software Launcher Easy Support Center Fast Browsing
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 7 Ultimate Windows 7 Professional Windows 7 Home Premium Windows 7 Home BasicUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features16 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
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® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Processor ARK IDDiffers5017954618
Processor package sizeDiffersrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x2831.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSLC22Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers47 Wh40 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W40 W
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
Securityidentical
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.2 kg1.16 kg
WidthDiffers349 mm313.8 mm
DepthDiffers238 mm218.5 mm
HeightDiffers36.5 mm12.9 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source313.8 x 218.5 x 12.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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