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ASUS K43SJ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M vs ASUS U43SD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M

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  • 129specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 103identical
  • 14known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • K43SJ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • U43SD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • K43SJ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • U43SD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • K43SJ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:i3-2310M
    • U43SD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:i5-2520M
  • Processor frequency
    • K43SJ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2.1 GHz
    • U43SD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:2.5 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • K43SJ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:BGA 1023
    • U43SD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:Socket 988
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • K43SJ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:21
    • U43SD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:25
  • Total storage capacity
    • K43SJ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:320 GB
    • U43SD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:750 GB
  • HDD capacity
    • K43SJ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:320 GB
    • U43SD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:750 GB

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Comparison of K43SJ, U43SD
143 specifications
Processor7 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i32nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-2310Mi5-2520M
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023Socket 988
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-2500 Mobile Series
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2125
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.2 GHz
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB750 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityDiffers320 GB750 GB
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD-RW
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, SD, xD
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1300 MHz
Audioidentical
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.1+EDRUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features8 differ
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5222052229
Processor codeDiffersSR04SSR048
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 xrPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 W
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
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.44 kg2.14 kg
WidthDiffers348 mm344 mm
DepthDiffers242 mm241 mm
HeightDiffers34.8 mm31.8 mm
Batteryidentical
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 h

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