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ASUS A54C-SX459V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M vs Samsung 9 900X3C-A03SE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop 33.8 cm (13.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Professional Aluminium, Black

131specifications compared
52differ
79identical
40known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- A54C-SX459V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:Black
- 9 900X3C-A03SE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop 33.8 cm (13.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Professional Aluminium, Black:Aluminium, Black
Display diagonal
- A54C-SX459V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:39.6 cm (15.6")
- 9 900X3C-A03SE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop 33.8 cm (13.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Professional Aluminium, Black:33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolution
- A54C-SX459V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:1366 x 768 pixels
- 9 900X3C-A03SE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop 33.8 cm (13.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Professional Aluminium, Black:1600 x 900 pixels
HD type
- A54C-SX459V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:HD
- 9 900X3C-A03SE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop 33.8 cm (13.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Professional Aluminium, Black:HD+
Processor family
- A54C-SX459V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:Intel® Core™ i3
- 9 900X3C-A03SE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop 33.8 cm (13.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Professional Aluminium, Black:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- A54C-SX459V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
- 9 900X3C-A03SE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop 33.8 cm (13.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Professional Aluminium, Black:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- A54C-SX459V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:i3-2310M
- 9 900X3C-A03SE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop 33.8 cm (13.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Professional Aluminium, Black:i5-3317U
Processor frequency
- A54C-SX459V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2.1 GHz
- 9 900X3C-A03SE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop 33.8 cm (13.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Professional Aluminium, Black:1.7 GHz

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Comparison of A54C-SX459V, 900X3C-A03SE
171 specifications	A ASUS A54C-SX459V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Model A54C-SX459V View product	B Samsung 9 900X3C-A03SE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop 33.8 cm (13.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Professional Aluminium, Black Model 900X3C-A03SE View product
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black	Aluminium, Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1600 x 900 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD typeDiffers	HD	HD+
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display brightnessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	400 cd/m²
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i3-2310M	i5-3317U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.1 GHz	1.7 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	BGA 1023	BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series	Intel Core i5-3300 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffers	Sandy Bridge	Ivy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	J1	L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	17 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	21	17
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	1333 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	1 x 4 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots (available)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	128 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD	SSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
SSD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	128 GB
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	500 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one	2.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not available
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 3000	Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	650 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1100 MHz	1050 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x116	0x166
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	HD	SoundAlive
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 W
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs	0.3 MP	1.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Network3 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking standardsDiffers	IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresKnown for one	Gigabit Ethernet	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	0	1
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Headphone outputs	0	0
S/PDIF out portDiffers	Yes	No
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Microphone inDiffers	Yes	No
Docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® HM65 Express	Intel® HM75 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor special features8 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers	32 nm	22 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	52220	65707
Processor codeDiffers	SR04S	SR0N8
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 xrPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)	31.0 x 24.0 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	No	Yes
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells	4	4
Battery capacityDiffers	37 Wh	44 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	40 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	3.42 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	19 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.6 kg	1.16 kg
WidthDiffers	378 mm	313.8 mm
DepthDiffers	253 mm	218.5 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12.9 mm
Height (front)Known for one	3.56 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	3.72 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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