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ASUS A42JY-VX164D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M vs Samsung 9 NP900X3A-B04TW laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M

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  • 117specifications compared
  • 52differ
  • 65identical
  • 56known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • A42JY-VX164D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:35.6 cm (14")
    • 9 NP900X3A-B04TW laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Processor family
    • A42JY-VX164D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • 9 NP900X3A-B04TW laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • A42JY-VX164D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • 9 NP900X3A-B04TW laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • A42JY-VX164D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:i3-380M
    • 9 NP900X3A-B04TW laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M:i7-2637M
  • Processor frequency
    • A42JY-VX164D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:2.53 GHz
    • 9 NP900X3A-B04TW laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M:1.7 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • A42JY-VX164D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:2.5 GT/s
    • 9 NP900X3A-B04TW laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M:5 GT/s
  • Processor cache
    • A42JY-VX164D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:3 MB
    • 9 NP900X3A-B04TW laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M:4 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • A42JY-VX164D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Smart Cache
    • 9 NP900X3A-B04TW laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M:L3

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Comparison of A42JY-VX164D, NP900X3A-B04TW
173 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLaptop
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")33.8 cm (13.3")
HD typeKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 cd/m²
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i32nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-380Mi7-2637M
Processor frequencyDiffers2.53 GHz1.7 GHz
System bus rateDiffers2.5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketDiffersPGA988BGA 1023
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersArrandaleSandy Bridge
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W17 W
TjunctionDiffers90 °C100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x161x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
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)Differs1917
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.8 GHz
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJ1
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers1066 MHz1333 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB256 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
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
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super MultiUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMMC, SDUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
Graphics3 differ
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)Differs667 MHz1200 MHz
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 IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x116
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSRS PSHD
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs0.3 MP1.3 MP
Network1 differ
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0+HS
WWANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot installed
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers31
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Parallel ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM55 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersFreeDOSWindows 7 Professional
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 7 Ultimate Windows 7 Professional Windows 7 Home Premium Windows 7 Home BasicUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSamsung AllShare Samsung Easy File Transfer Samsung Easy Settings
Processor special features16 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
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® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one36 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers5017854618
Processor package sizeDiffersrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x2831.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1/4.2AVX
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 Wh6300 mAh
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W40 W
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
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.2 kg1.31 kg
WidthDiffers349 mm328.5 mm
DepthDiffers238 mm227 mm
Height (front)Differs3 cm6.8 mm
Height (rear)Differs3.65 cm1.63 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC/DC
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR

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