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ASUS U31SD-RX242X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M vs ASUS U36SD-RX293V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M

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  • 138specifications compared
  • 27differ
  • 111identical
  • 15known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • U31SD-RX242X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:Silver
    • U36SD-RX293V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:White
  • Processor family
    • U31SD-RX242X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • U36SD-RX293V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • U31SD-RX242X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • U36SD-RX293V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • U31SD-RX242X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:i3-2330M
    • U36SD-RX293V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
  • Processor frequency
    • U31SD-RX242X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:2.2 GHz
    • U36SD-RX293V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2.4 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • U31SD-RX242X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:L3
    • U36SD-RX293V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Smart Cache
  • Processor socket
    • U31SD-RX242X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:BGA 1023
    • U36SD-RX293V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Socket 988
  • Tjunction
    • U31SD-RX242X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:85C ; 100C
    • U36SD-RX293V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:100 °C

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Comparison of U31SD-RX242X, U36SD-RX293V
153 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersSilverWhite
Processor10 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i32nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-2330Mi5-2430M
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023Socket 988
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
TjunctionDiffers85C ; 100C100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2224
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 GHz
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB500 GB
HDD capacityDiffers320 GB500 GB
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics2 differ
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelNVIDIA
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1200 MHz
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
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
Keyboardidentical
Numeric keypadKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5343453450
Processor codeDiffersSR04JSR04W
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W75 W
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
WeightKnown for one1.78 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthDiffers233 mm238 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.54 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one2.84 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 mm

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