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ASUS K93SV-YZ106V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM vs Samsung 9 900X3A-B05US Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2557M 33.8 cm (13.3") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 256 GB Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Professional Black

127specifications compared
43differ
84identical
43known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- K93SV-YZ106V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:46.7 cm (18.4")
- 9 900X3A-B05US Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2557M 33.8 cm (13.3") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 256 GB Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Professional Black:33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolution
- K93SV-YZ106V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
- 9 900X3A-B05US Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2557M 33.8 cm (13.3") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 256 GB Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Professional Black:1366 x 768 pixels
Processor family
- K93SV-YZ106V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Intel® Core™ i7
- 9 900X3A-B05US Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2557M 33.8 cm (13.3") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 256 GB Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Professional Black:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- K93SV-YZ106V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
- 9 900X3A-B05US Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2557M 33.8 cm (13.3") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 256 GB Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Professional Black:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- K93SV-YZ106V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:i7-2630QM
- 9 900X3A-B05US Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2557M 33.8 cm (13.3") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 256 GB Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Professional Black:i5-2557M
Processor cores
- K93SV-YZ106V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:4
- 9 900X3A-B05US Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2557M 33.8 cm (13.3") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 256 GB Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Professional Black:2
Processor threads
- K93SV-YZ106V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:8
- 9 900X3A-B05US Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2557M 33.8 cm (13.3") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 256 GB Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Professional Black:4
Processor boost frequency
- K93SV-YZ106V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2.9 GHz
- 9 900X3A-B05US Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2557M 33.8 cm (13.3") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 256 GB Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Professional Black:2.7 GHz

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Comparison of K93SV-YZ106V, 900X3A-B05US
170 specifications	A ASUS K93SV-YZ106V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Model K93SV-YZ106V View product	B Samsung 9 900X3A-B05US Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2557M 33.8 cm (13.3") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 256 GB Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Professional Black Model 900X3A-B05US View product
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Clamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	46.7 cm (18.4")	33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Matt
Display brightnessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	400 cd/m²
HD typeKnown for one	Full HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i7-2630QM	i5-2557M
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	8	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.9 GHz	2.7 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2 GHz	1.7 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L3
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 988	BGA 1023
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series	Intel Core i5-2500 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Sandy Bridge	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	D2	J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	45 W	17 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	20	17
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	6 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1333 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one	4x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	256 GB
SSD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	256 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one	7200 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M	Not available
Graphics card familyDiffers	NVIDIA	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 frequencyDiffers	650 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1100 MHz	1200 MHz
On-board graphics card ID	0x116	0x116
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	SonicFocus	High Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Altec Lansing	Unknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs	0.3 MP	1.3 MP
Swivel webcamKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.0+HS
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresKnown for one	Gigabit Ethernet	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for one	802.11 b/g/n	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	0	1
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 outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Line-inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-outKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel® HM65 Express	Intel® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Trial softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Norton Internet Security
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	- Samsung Update Plus - Easy Display Manager - Easy Battery Manager - Easy Network Manager - Easy SpeedUp Manager - Adobe Acrobat Reader - Samsung Support Center
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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)	Yes	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® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	52219	54620
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)	31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Processor codeKnown for one	SR02Y	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	56 Wh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	120 W	40 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	6.3 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
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BIOS, HDD
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	4.11 kg	1.35 kg
WidthDiffers	441 mm	328.5 mm
DepthDiffers	295 mm	227 mm
Height (front)Differs	4.2 cm	1.59 cm
Height (rear)Differs	5.2 cm	1.63 cm
Width (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32.8 cm (12.9")
Depth (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	22.6 cm (8.9")
Height (front) (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.57 cm (0.62")
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.63 cm (0.64")
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for one	AC/DC	Unknown — not stated by the source

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