Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS K73E-DS31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M vs Dell XPS 17 3D

137specifications compared
44differ
93identical
37known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- K73E-DS31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:Brown
- XPS 17 3D:Aluminium, Silver
Display resolution
- K73E-DS31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:1600 x 900 pixels
- XPS 17 3D:1920 x 1080 pixels
HD type
- K73E-DS31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:HD+
- XPS 17 3D:Full HD
Processor family
- K73E-DS31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:Intel® Core™ i3
- XPS 17 3D:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- K73E-DS31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
- XPS 17 3D:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- K73E-DS31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:i3-2350M
- XPS 17 3D:i7-2670QM
Processor cores
- K73E-DS31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:2
- XPS 17 3D:4
Processor threads
- K73E-DS31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:4
- XPS 17 3D:8

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Comparison of K73E-DS31, XPS 17 3D
174 specifications	A ASUS K73E-DS31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M Model K73E-DS31 View product	B Dell XPS 17 3D View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Brown	Aluminium, Silver
Form factorKnown for one	Clamshell	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display diagonal	43.9 cm (17.3")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1600 x 900 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffers	HD+	Full HD
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
LED backlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i3-2350M	i7-2670QM
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.3 GHz	2.2 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 988	BGA 1224
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series	Intel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Sandy Bridge	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	J1	D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	45 W
TjunctionDiffers	85 °C	100 °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	23	22
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	6 GB	6 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1333 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)	1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB	1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)	0	0
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	16 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	750 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	500 GB	750 GB
HDD speedDiffers	5400 RPM	7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	DVD±RW
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDIO, SDXC, xD
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 cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 555M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 GB
Graphics card familyDiffers	Intel	Intel, NVIDIA
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 3000	Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequency	650 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1150 MHz	1200 MHz
On-board graphics card ID	0x116	0x116
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	SonicFocus	JBL 2.1 + Waves MaxxAudio 3
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	22 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
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
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gigabit Ethernet
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
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 rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	No	No
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	0	2
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
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
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsDiffers	1	2
S/PDIF out portDiffers	No	Yes
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
TV-out	No	No
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® HM65 Express	Intel HM67 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Windows keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Trial softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	McAfee 30d
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Office Starter
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	32 nm	32 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 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	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® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	53438	53470
Processor codeDiffers	SR0DN	SR02S
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)	31 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lithium
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	9
Battery capacityDiffers	56 Wh	90 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.22 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	90 W	150 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	4.74 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
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS, HDD	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	3.2 kg	3.53 kg
WidthDiffers	420 mm	414.9 mm
DepthDiffers	280 mm	287.3 mm
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.28 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.85 cm
HeightKnown for one	36.8 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	0.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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