Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS U31F-RX040X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M vs ASUS U33JC-MX1 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M

134specifications compared
29differ
105identical
16known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- U31F-RX040X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Silver
- U33JC-MX1 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:Brown
Processor family
- U31F-RX040X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Intel® Core™ i3
- U33JC-MX1 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- U31F-RX040X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Intel® Core™ i3
- U33JC-MX1 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- U31F-RX040X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:i3-370M
- U33JC-MX1 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:i5-460M
Processor frequency
- U31F-RX040X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:2.4 GHz
- U33JC-MX1 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:2.53 GHz
Processor socket
- U31F-RX040X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Socket 988
- U33JC-MX1 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:BGA 1288
Tjunction
- U31F-RX040X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:90 °C
- U33JC-MX1 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:105 °C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- U31F-RX040X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:18
- U33JC-MX1 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:19

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Comparison of U31F-RX040X, U33JC-MX1
150 specifications	A ASUS U31F-RX040X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M Model U31F-RX040X View product	B ASUS U33JC-MX1 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M Model U33JC-MX1 View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Silver	Brown
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	33.8 cm (13.3")	33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display response rise/fallKnown for one	16 ms	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i3-370M	i5-460M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	2.53 GHz
System bus rate	2.5 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 988	BGA 1288
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series	Intel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codename	Arrandale	Arrandale
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	K0	K0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	90 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16	1x16
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
Number of Processing Die Transistors	382 M	382 M
Processing Die size	81 mm²	81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	18	19
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.8 GHz
Memory2 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	1333 MHz	1066 MHz
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 x 2 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	500 GB
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	320 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	NVIDIA® GeForce® 310M
Graphics card familyDiffers	Intel	NVIDIA
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequency	500 MHz	500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	667 MHz	766 MHz
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Altec Lansing	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SRS PS
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	0.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	No	No
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	0	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
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
HDMI versionKnown for one	1.3a	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out portDiffers	Yes	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
TV-out	No	No
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel® HM55 Express	Intel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard key pitch	1.9 cm	1.9 cm
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Home Premium
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
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 Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
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)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)	Yes	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	49020	50179
Processor codeDiffers	SLBUK	SLC22
Processor package size	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction sets	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	8	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	90 W
AC adapter output currentDiffers	3.42 A	4.74 A
AC adapter output voltage	19 V	19 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS, HDD, User	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	1.78 kg	1.9 kg
Width	328 mm	328 mm
Depth	232 mm	232 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.54 cm	1.48 cm
Height (rear)Differs	2.85 cm	3.1 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other features1 differ
Infrared data port	No	No
Compliance industry standardsDiffers	IEEE 802.3/802.3u/802.3ab	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Power requirementsKnown for one	100-240V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply type	AC/DC	AC/DC
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC

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