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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
    • U30JC-QX168V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:No
    • 5 540U3C-A01HK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:Yes
  • Processor family
    • U30JC-QX168V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • 5 540U3C-A01HK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • U30JC-QX168V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • 5 540U3C-A01HK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • U30JC-QX168V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:i5-460M
    • 5 540U3C-A01HK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:i7-3517U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • U30JC-QX168V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:2.8 GHz
    • 5 540U3C-A01HK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:3 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • U30JC-QX168V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:2.53 GHz
    • 5 540U3C-A01HK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:1.9 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • U30JC-QX168V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:2.5 GT/s
    • 5 540U3C-A01HK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:5 GT/s
  • Processor cache
    • U30JC-QX168V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:3 MB
    • 5 540U3C-A01HK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:4 MB

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Comparison of U30JC-QX168V, 540U3C-A01HK
173 specifications
Display1 differ
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 cd/m²
HD typeKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-460Mi7-3517U
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 socketDiffersBGA 1288BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-400 SeriesIntel Core i7-3500 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersArrandaleIvy Bridge
SteppingDiffersK0L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W17 W
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x161x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one382 MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one81 mm²Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers1066 MHz1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB524 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHybrid-HDD
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA II
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Hybrid-HDD cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFlash
Hybrid-HDD cache memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 GB
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SDSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 310MNot available
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 oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x166
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one0.512 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSRS Premium SoundSoundAlive
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs0.3 MP1.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Bluetooth versionDiffers2.1+EDR4.0
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers01
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM55 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 8
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features18 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers45 nm22 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
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 Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
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 oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source52 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W40 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 currentKnown for one4.74 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOSUnknown — not stated by the source
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 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
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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