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ASUS K55VD-DS71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM vs Samsung RC NP-RC730-S05IT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M

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  • 141specifications compared
  • 45differ
  • 96identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • K55VD-DS71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:Brown
    • RC NP-RC730-S05IT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • K55VD-DS71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • RC NP-RC730-S05IT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • K55VD-DS71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:1366 x 768 pixels
    • RC NP-RC730-S05IT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:1600 x 900 pixels
  • Processor family
    • K55VD-DS71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • RC NP-RC730-S05IT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • K55VD-DS71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • RC NP-RC730-S05IT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • K55VD-DS71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:i7-3610QM
    • RC NP-RC730-S05IT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:i5-2450M
  • Processor cores
    • K55VD-DS71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:4
    • RC NP-RC730-S05IT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:2
  • Processor threads
    • K55VD-DS71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:8
    • RC NP-RC730-S05IT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:4

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Comparison of K55VD-DS71, NP-RC730-S05IT
178 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBrownBlack
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD+
Processor16 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-3610QMi5-2450M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.3 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeSandy Bridge
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJ1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers105 C100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2325
Processor socketKnown for oneSocket G2Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz1333 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB1 TB
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB1 TB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA II
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 610MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1300 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1660x116
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs0.3 MP1.3 MP
Networkidentical
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11 b/g/n
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers14
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
TV-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM76 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNorton Internet Security
Processor special features4 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers6489953452
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR04Z
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityKnown for one50 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W90 W
AC adapter input voltageDiffers10 - 240 V100 - 240 V
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
Securityidentical
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDDUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.52 kg2.9 kg
WidthDiffers251 mm415 mm
DepthDiffers378 mm276 mm
Height (front)Differs2.55 cm3.2 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.19 cm3.7 cm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown 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 802.3/802.3u/802.3ab
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC/DC
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
HD-ReadyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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