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ASUS U30JC-QX168V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M vs Samsung 5 540U3C-A01HK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop

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  • 132specifications compared
  • 63differ
  • 69identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

  • Touchscreen
    • No
    • Yes
  • Processor family
    • Intel® Core™ i5
    • Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • 4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • 3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • i5-460M
    • i7-3517U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 2.8 GHz
    • 3 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 2.53 GHz
    • 1.9 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • 2.5 GT/s
    • 5 GT/s
  • Processor cache
    • 3 MB
    • 4 MB

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173 specifications
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ASUS

U30JC-QX168V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M

Model U30JC-QX168V

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Samsung

5 540U3C-A01HK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop

Model 540U3C-A01HK

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Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourSilverSilver
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonal33.8 cm (13.3")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display brightnessKnown for one300 cd/m²
HD typeKnown for oneHD
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-460Mi7-3517U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.53 GHz1.9 GHz
System bus rateDiffers2.5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1288BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-400 SeriesIntel Core i7-3500 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersArrandaleIvy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersK0L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W17 W
Tjunction105 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x161x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)1919
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for one81 mm²
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers1066 MHz1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one4 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB524 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHybrid-HDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity500 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA II
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPM
Hybrid-HDD cache typeKnown for oneFlash
Hybrid-HDD cache memoryKnown for one24 GB
Optical drive typeKnown for oneNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SDSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 310MNot available
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers500 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs766 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x166
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one0.512 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSRS Premium SoundSoundAlive
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2
Speaker powerKnown for one2 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs0.3 MP1.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNo
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers2.1+EDR4.0
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYes
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers01
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 quantityDiffers10
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputsDiffers10
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYes
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Docking connectorKnown for oneNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM55 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadNoNo
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 8
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bit
Drivers includedYesYes
Processor special features18 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers45 nm22 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
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 one1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00
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)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5017965714
Processor codeDiffersSLC22SR0N6
Processor package sizeDiffersrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x2831.0 x 24.0 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNo
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsKnown for one4
Battery capacityKnown for one52 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W40 W
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one4.74 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 V
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2 kg1.69 kg
WidthDiffers328 mm315.1 mm
DepthDiffers238 mm218.9 mm
Height (front)Differs2 cm1.66 cm
Height (rear)Differs2.99 cm1.99 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYes
ManualKnown for oneYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNo

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