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ASUS K42JV-VX036V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M vs ASUS K55VD-SX441H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM

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  • 136specifications compared
  • 57differ
  • 79identical
  • 47known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • K42JV-VX036V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:Grey
    • K55VD-SX441H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:Brown
  • Display diagonal
    • K42JV-VX036V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:35.6 cm (14")
    • K55VD-SX441H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor family
    • K42JV-VX036V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • K55VD-SX441H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • K42JV-VX036V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • K55VD-SX441H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • K42JV-VX036V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:i5-520M
    • K55VD-SX441H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:i7-3630QM
  • Processor cores
    • K42JV-VX036V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:2
    • K55VD-SX441H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:4
  • Processor threads
    • K42JV-VX036V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:4
    • K55VD-SX441H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • K42JV-VX036V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:2.93 GHz
    • K55VD-SX441H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:3.4 GHz

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183 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersGreyBrown
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAluminium
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor17 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-520Mi7-3630QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.93 GHz3.4 GHz
System bus rateDiffers2.5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 956PGA988
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-500 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersArrandaleIvy Bridge
SteppingDiffersC2E1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x161x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1824
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
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 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers1066 MHz1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 4 GB
Memory slots (available)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDSD
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 335MNVIDIA® GeForce® 610M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers500 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs766 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x166
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2048 x 1536 pixels
Graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel, NVIDIAUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSRSSonicMaster
Optical driveidentical
Optical drive interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers31
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM55 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 8
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features17 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers45 nm22 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Secure Key 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 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® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers4734171459
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR0UX
Processor package sizeDiffersrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x2837.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1/4.2AVX
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one36 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityDiffers48 Wh50 Wh
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD, User
HDD user passwordKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.2 kg2.52 kg
WidthDiffers349 mm378 mm
DepthDiffers238 mm251 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.55 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.19 cm
HeightKnown for one36.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Number of products includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC/DC
Infrared data portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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