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ASUS U36SD-RX036V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M vs Dell 17R Special Edition

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  • 144specifications compared
  • 48differ
  • 96identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • U36SD-RX036V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • 17R Special Edition:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • U36SD-RX036V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • 17R Special Edition:1600 x 900 pixels
  • HD type
    • U36SD-RX036V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:HD
    • 17R Special Edition:HD+
  • Processor generation
    • U36SD-RX036V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • 17R Special Edition:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • U36SD-RX036V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:i5-2410M
    • 17R Special Edition:i5-3210M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • U36SD-RX036V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.9 GHz
    • 17R Special Edition:3.1 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • U36SD-RX036V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.3 GHz
    • 17R Special Edition:2.5 GHz
  • Processor lithography
    • U36SD-RX036V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:32 nm
    • 17R Special Edition:22 nm

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Comparison of U36SD-RX036V, 17R Special Edition
184 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAluminium
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
HD typeDiffersHDHD+
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-2410Mi5-3210M
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.5 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1023BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersJ1L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2325
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers1066 MHz1600 MHz
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Differs21
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 4 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD±RW
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, MS PRO, SDHC, SDXC, xD
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650M
Graphics card familyDiffersNVIDIAIntel, NVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR3GDDR5
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequency650 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1160x166
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakers22
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs0.3 MP1 MP
Swivel webcamKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Network4 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers2.1+EDR4.0
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers14
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
TV-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel HM77 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneAZERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard languageKnown for oneEnglishUnknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features7 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5222465708
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
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 sourceSR0N0
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Battery capacityDiffers83 Wh48 Wh
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 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 one3.95 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.66 kg3.28 kg
WidthDiffers328 mm416.8 mm
DepthDiffers238 mm276 mm
HeightKnown for one19 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one328 x 238 x 19 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.19 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.74 cm
Videoidentical
HD-ReadyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Number of products includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR

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