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ASUS U36SD-RX036V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M vs ASUS Zenbook UX31A-XB72 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U

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  • 132specifications compared
  • 58differ
  • 74identical
  • 51known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • U36SD-RX036V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Black
    • Zenbook UX31A-XB72 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:Aluminium, Grey, Silver
  • Display resolution
    • U36SD-RX036V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Zenbook UX31A-XB72 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • U36SD-RX036V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:No
    • Zenbook UX31A-XB72 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:Yes
  • HD type
    • U36SD-RX036V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:HD
    • Zenbook UX31A-XB72 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • U36SD-RX036V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Zenbook UX31A-XB72 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • U36SD-RX036V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Zenbook UX31A-XB72 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • U36SD-RX036V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:i5-2410M
    • Zenbook UX31A-XB72 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:i7-3517U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • U36SD-RX036V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.9 GHz
    • Zenbook UX31A-XB72 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:3 GHz

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Comparison of U36SD-RX036V, UX31A-XB72
183 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackAluminium, Grey, Silver
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLaptop
Display3 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Touch technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti-touch
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-2410Mi7-3517U
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz1.9 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-3500 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
SteppingDiffersJ1L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W17 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2319
Memory1 differ
Memory clock speedDiffers1066 MHz1600 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots (available)Known for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOn-board
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB128 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SDSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA III
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520MNot available
Graphics card familyKnown for oneNVIDIAUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1160x166
Audio1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerDiffersAltec LansingBang & Olufsen
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Swivel webcamKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network3 differ
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionDiffers2.1+EDR4.0
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ports & interfaces8 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputsDiffers10
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneAZERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard languageKnown for oneEnglishUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features7 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers5222465714
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)31.0 x 24.0 mm
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR0N6
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers84
Battery capacityDiffers83 Wh6840 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one10 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one75 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one3.95 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.66 kg1.3 kg
WidthDiffers328 mm325 mm
DepthDiffers238 mm230 mm
HeightDiffers19 mm18 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one328 x 238 x 19 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 mm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.7 cm
Videoidentical
HD-ReadyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnterprise

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