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ASUS K73E-TY256V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M vs Dell Precision M4600

135specifications compared
46differ
89identical
42known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- K73E-TY256V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:Brown
- Precision M4600:Black
Display diagonal
- K73E-TY256V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:43.9 cm (17.3")
- Precision M4600:39.6 cm (15.6")
Processor family
- K73E-TY256V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:Intel® Core™ i3
- Precision M4600:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- K73E-TY256V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
- Precision M4600:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- K73E-TY256V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:i3-2330M
- Precision M4600:i7-2720QM
Processor cores
- K73E-TY256V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:2
- Precision M4600:4
Processor threads
- K73E-TY256V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:4
- Precision M4600:8
Processor cache
- K73E-TY256V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:3 MB
- Precision M4600:6 MB

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Comparison of K73E-TY256V, Precision M4600
177 specifications	A ASUS K73E-TY256V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M Model K73E-TY256V View product	B Dell Precision M4600 View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Brown	Black
Form factorKnown for one	Clamshell	Unknown — not stated by the source
Housing materialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Aluminium
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.9 cm (17.3")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionKnown for one	1600 x 900 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for one	HD+	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	16:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor12 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	i3-2330M	i7-2720QM
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor frequency	2.2 GHz	2.2 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L3	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1023	Socket 1224
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series	Intel Core i7-2700 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	85C ; 100C	100 C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8	1x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)	22	22
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.3 GHz
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1333 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers	2x SO-DIMM	4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	32 GB
Memory slots (available)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity	500 GB	500 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacity	500 GB	500 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD sizeKnown for one	2.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	DVD-RW
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7200 RPM
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Graphics card family	Intel	Intel
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	1100 MHz	1300 MHz
On-board graphics card ID	0x116	0x116
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	Sonic Master	HD
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Altec Lansing	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	0.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffers	802.11 b/g/n	Wi-Fi
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 ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.0+HS
Ports & interfaces7 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
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers	0	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers	0	1
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Line-inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
ExpressCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	3.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone connectivityKnown for one	3.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-out	No	No
Docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® HM65 Express	Intel® QM67 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboard	Yes	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features7 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 TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
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)Differs	No	Yes
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 CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	53434	50067
Processor codeDiffers	SR04J	SR00W
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1224)
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityDiffers	56 Wh	60 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	90 W	180 W
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
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security2 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Password protection typeDiffers	BIOS, HDD, User	BIOS
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	3.2 kg	2.79 kg
WidthDiffers	420 mm	376 mm
DepthDiffers	280 mm	256 mm
HeightKnown for one	36 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.27 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.68 cm
Width (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	37.6 cm (14.8")
Depth (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25.6 cm (10.1")
Height (front) (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.28 cm (1.29")
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.66 cm (1.44")
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Infrared data port	No	No
Compliance industry standardsDiffers	IEEE 802.3/802.3u/802.3ab	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Power supply type	AC/DC	AC/DC
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Security featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	FIPS
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CECP, CEC, WEEE, GS Mark, Eco-label, Energy Law, Green PC
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	EPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR

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