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ASUS R500A-SX296H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop vs Samsung RV RV420-AD3BR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop

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  • 132specifications compared
  • 39differ
  • 93identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • R500A-SX296H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:White
    • RV RV420-AD3BR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:Black, Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • R500A-SX296H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • RV RV420-AD3BR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor family
    • R500A-SX296H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • RV RV420-AD3BR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • R500A-SX296H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • RV RV420-AD3BR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • R500A-SX296H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:i5-3210M
    • RV RV420-AD3BR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:i3-2310M
  • Processor frequency
    • R500A-SX296H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:2.5 GHz
    • RV RV420-AD3BR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:2.1 GHz
  • Processor lithography
    • R500A-SX296H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:22 nm
    • RV RV420-AD3BR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:32 nm
  • Processor codename
    • R500A-SX296H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:Ivy Bridge
    • RV RV420-AD3BR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:Sandy Bridge

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Comparison of R500A-SX296H, RV420-AD3BR
173 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack, Silver
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
HD typeKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor11 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-3210Mi3-2310M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.1 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.1 GHz
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeSandy Bridge
SteppingDiffersL1J1
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2521
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB3 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB
Storage2 differ
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNot availableUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1660x116
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMaster LiteHDA
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0+HS
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers13
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM76 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 7 Home Basic
Processor special features8 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers6570852220
Processor codeDiffersSR0N0SR04S
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 xrPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one50 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W60 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — 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 kg2.2 kg
WidthDiffers378 mm345.9 mm
DepthDiffers251 mm238 mm
Height (front)Differs2.55 cm3.14 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.19 cm3.48 cm
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
CD read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
CD-R write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
CD-RW write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
DVD-R write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD-RW write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6x
DVD+R read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD+RW write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD-RAM write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5x
Disc types supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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