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ASUS R500VM-SX103V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM vs Samsung 9 900X3C-A01US Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop 33.8 cm (13.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Windows 7 Home Premium Black

130specifications compared
46differ
84identical
41known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- R500VM-SX103V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:Brown
- 9 900X3C-A01US Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop 33.8 cm (13.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Windows 7 Home Premium Black:Black
Display diagonal
- R500VM-SX103V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
- 9 900X3C-A01US Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop 33.8 cm (13.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Windows 7 Home Premium Black:33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolution
- R500VM-SX103V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:1366 x 768 pixels
- 9 900X3C-A01US Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop 33.8 cm (13.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Windows 7 Home Premium Black:1600 x 900 pixels
Processor family
- R500VM-SX103V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:Intel® Core™ i7
- 9 900X3C-A01US Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop 33.8 cm (13.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Windows 7 Home Premium Black:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- R500VM-SX103V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
- 9 900X3C-A01US Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop 33.8 cm (13.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Windows 7 Home Premium Black:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- R500VM-SX103V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:i7-3610QM
- 9 900X3C-A01US Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop 33.8 cm (13.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Windows 7 Home Premium Black:i5-3317U
Processor cores
- R500VM-SX103V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:4
- 9 900X3C-A01US Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop 33.8 cm (13.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Windows 7 Home Premium Black:2
Processor threads
- R500VM-SX103V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:8
- 9 900X3C-A01US Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop 33.8 cm (13.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Windows 7 Home Premium Black:4

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Comparison of R500VM-SX103V, 900X3C-A01US
171 specifications	A ASUS R500VM-SX103V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Model R500VM-SX103V View product	B Samsung 9 900X3C-A01US Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop 33.8 cm (13.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Windows 7 Home Premium Black Model 900X3C-A01US View product
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Brown	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD+
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display brightnessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	400 cd/m²
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i7-3610QM	i5-3317U
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	8	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.3 GHz	2.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.3 GHz	1.7 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	Socket G2	BGA 1023
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-3600 Mobile series	Intel Core i5-3300 Mobile series
Processor codename	Ivy Bridge	Ivy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	45 W	17 W
TjunctionDiffers	105 C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	3.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	23	17
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	6 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	750 GB	128 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD	SSD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers	1	0
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
SSD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	128 GB
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, SD	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD capacityKnown for one	750 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one	2.5"	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 630M	Not available
Graphics card familyDiffers	Intel, NVIDIA	Intel
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 4000	Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	650 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1100 MHz	1050 MHz
On-board graphics card ID	0x166	0x166
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	GDDR3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 W
Audio systemKnown for one	SonicMaster Lite	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Altec Lansing	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs	0.3 MP	1.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribe	No	No
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	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
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
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-outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	80
Windows keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features3 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	22 nm	22 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 Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
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)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® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	64899	65707
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SR0N8
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)	31.0 x 24.0 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	4
Battery capacityDiffers	50 Wh	44 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	90 W	40 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
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	Yes	No
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.52 kg	1.15 kg
WidthDiffers	378 mm	312 mm
DepthDiffers	251 mm	218 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12.7 mm
Height (front)Known for one	2.55 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	3.19 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
HD-ReadyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel HM76 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source

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