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ASUS N55SF-S1209V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM vs ASUS U30JC-QX168V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M

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  • 139specifications compared
  • 62differ
  • 77identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • N55SF-S1209V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Black
    • U30JC-QX168V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • N55SF-S1209V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • U30JC-QX168V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Display resolution
    • N55SF-S1209V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • U30JC-QX168V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:1366 x 768 pixels
  • HD type
    • N55SF-S1209V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Full HD
    • U30JC-QX168V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:HD
  • Processor family
    • N55SF-S1209V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • U30JC-QX168V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • N55SF-S1209V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • U30JC-QX168V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • N55SF-S1209V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:i7-2670QM
    • U30JC-QX168V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:i5-460M
  • Processor cores
    • N55SF-S1209V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:4
    • U30JC-QX168V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:2

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Comparison of N55SF-S1209V, U30JC-QX168V
158 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersFull HDHD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor17 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i74th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-2670QMi5-460M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2.53 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1224BGA 1288
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeArrandale
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersD2K0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2219
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source81 mm²
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers1333 MHz1066 MHz
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD size2.5"2.5"
Optical drive typeKnown for oneBlu-Ray DVD ComboUnknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 555MNVIDIA® GeForce® 310M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB0.512 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR3GDDR3
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz766 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x116Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMasterSRS Premium Sound
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneBang & OlufsenUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers3.0+HS2.1+EDR
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers23
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Microphone inYesYes
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel® HM55 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features16 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm45 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)NoNo
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.01.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5347050179
Processor codeDiffersSR02SSLC22
Processor package sizeDiffers31 mmrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXSSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one56 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W90 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentDiffers6.3 A4.74 A
AC adapter output voltage19 V19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg2 kg
WidthDiffers379 mm328 mm
DepthDiffers261 mm238 mm
Height (front)Differs3.7 cm2 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.75 cm2.99 cm
Other featuresidentical
3DNoNo
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 MP

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