Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS K45VM-VX106Q laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM vs Samsung 3 NP300E5V Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M Laptop

131specifications compared
43differ
88identical
36known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- K45VM-VX106Q laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:35.6 cm (14")
- 3 NP300E5V Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
Processor family
- K45VM-VX106Q laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:Intel® Core™ i7
- 3 NP300E5V Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation
- K45VM-VX106Q laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
- 3 NP300E5V Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- K45VM-VX106Q laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:i7-3610QM
- 3 NP300E5V Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M Laptop:i3-3120M
Processor cores
- K45VM-VX106Q laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:4
- 3 NP300E5V Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M Laptop:2
Processor threads
- K45VM-VX106Q laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:8
- 3 NP300E5V Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M Laptop:4
Processor frequency
- K45VM-VX106Q laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:2.3 GHz
- 3 NP300E5V Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M Laptop:2.5 GHz
Processor cache
- K45VM-VX106Q laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:6 MB
- 3 NP300E5V Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M Laptop:3 MB

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Comparison of K45VM-VX106Q, NP300E5V
167 specifications	A ASUS K45VM-VX106Q laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Model K45VM-VX106Q View product	B Samsung 3 NP300E5V Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M Laptop Model NP300E5V View product
Designidentical
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	35.6 cm (14")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD typeKnown for one	HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i7-3610QM	i3-3120M
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	8	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	3.3 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.3 GHz	2.5 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketKnown for one	Socket G2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-3600 Mobile series	Intel Core i3-3100 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Ivy Bridge	Ivy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	45 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	105 C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	3.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	23	25
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 4 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	500 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
HDD capacityDiffers	1 TB	500 GB
HDD interfaceDiffers	SATA	SATA II
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one	2.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M	AMD Radeon HD 8750M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory type	GDDR3	GDDR3
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 4000	Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequency	650 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1100 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card ID	0x166	0x166
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	SonicMaster Lite	SoundAlive
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Altec Lansing	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
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
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	0.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Cabling technologyDiffers	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
Networking standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	0
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) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsDiffers	1	0
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone inDiffers	Yes	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel HM76 Express	Intel® HM75 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Windows keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Island-style keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Basic	FreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 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 lithography	22 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	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
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)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	Yes	No
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)Differs	No	Yes
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	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)	No	No
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	64899	71465
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityDiffers	50 Wh	48 Wh
Poweridentical
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 voltageKnown for one	19 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	60 W
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS, HDD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.4 kg	2.2 kg
WidthDiffers	348 mm	376 mm
DepthDiffers	242 mm	248 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.9 cm	2.52 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.3 cm	3.18 cm
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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