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ASUS U30SD-RX150X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M vs ASUS U36SD-RX278X laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M

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  • 132specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 107identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • U30SD-RX150X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • U36SD-RX278X laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • U30SD-RX150X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • U36SD-RX278X laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • U30SD-RX150X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
    • U36SD-RX278X laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M:i7-2620M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • U30SD-RX150X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:3 GHz
    • U36SD-RX278X laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M:3.4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • U30SD-RX150X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2.4 GHz
    • U36SD-RX278X laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M:2.7 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • U30SD-RX150X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:3 MB
    • U36SD-RX278X laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M:4 MB
  • Processor socket
    • U30SD-RX150X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Socket 988
    • U36SD-RX278X laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M:BGA 1023
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • U30SD-RX150X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:24
    • U36SD-RX278X laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M:27

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Comparison of U30SD-RX150X, U36SD-RX278X
156 specifications
Displayidentical
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor9 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-2430Mi7-2620M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1023
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2427
Storage2 differ
HDD capacityKnown for one640 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics2 differ
Graphics card familyDiffersNVIDIAIntel, NVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1300 MHz
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features5 differ
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers5345052231
Processor codeDiffersSR04WSR041
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W75 W
AC adapter output currentDiffers4.74 A3.95 A
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDDUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers1.98 kg1.66 kg
Height (front)Known for one2 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one2.99 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 mm
Other featuresidentical
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Designidentical
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceClamshell
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source83 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 h

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