Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS U36SD-RX167V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M Laptop vs LG P series P430-K.AE21G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M

146specifications compared
31differ
115identical
28known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- U36SD-RX167V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M Laptop:33.8 cm (13.3")
- P series P430-K.AE21G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:35.6 cm (14")
Processor family
- U36SD-RX167V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
- P series P430-K.AE21G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- U36SD-RX167V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M Laptop:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
- P series P430-K.AE21G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- U36SD-RX167V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M Laptop:i7-2620M
- P series P430-K.AE21G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:i5-2520M
Processor boost frequency
- U36SD-RX167V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M Laptop:3.4 GHz
- P series P430-K.AE21G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:3.2 GHz
Processor frequency
- U36SD-RX167V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M Laptop:2.7 GHz
- P series P430-K.AE21G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:2.5 GHz
Processor cache
- U36SD-RX167V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M Laptop:4 MB
- P series P430-K.AE21G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:3 MB
Processor socket
- U36SD-RX167V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M Laptop:BGA 1023
- P series P430-K.AE21G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:Socket 988

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Comparison of U36SD-RX167V, P430-K.AE21G
174 specifications	A ASUS U36SD-RX167V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M Laptop Model U36SD-RX167V View product	B LG P series P430-K.AE21G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Model P430-K.AE21G View product
Designidentical
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	33.8 cm (13.3")	35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD type	HD	HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i7-2620M	i5-2520M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.4 GHz	3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.7 GHz	2.5 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	4 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1023	Socket 988
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series	Intel Core i5-2500 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Sandy Bridge	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	J1	J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	27	25
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1333 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	750 GB	500 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	750 GB	500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card model	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	1 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyDiffers	NVIDIA	Intel, NVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory type	GDDR3	GDDR3
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 3000	Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequency	650 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1300 MHz	1300 MHz
On-board graphics card ID	0x116	0x116
Number of discrete graphics cards installed	1	1
Audio1 differ
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
Built-in microphoneDiffers	Yes	No
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Camera2 differ
Front cameraDiffers	Yes	No
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs	0.3 MP	1.3 MP
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Wi-Fi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	3.0+HS	3.0+HS
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	0
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
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 outputsDiffers	0	1
S/PDIF out portDiffers	Yes	No
Combo headphone/mic port	No	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-outKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel® HM65 Express	Intel® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	No	No
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	QWERTY	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LG Smart Software, LG Media Funtasia, CyberLink DVD Suite, Microsoft Office Starter 2010, Norton AntiVirus 2011
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
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 Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	Yes	Yes
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)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™Differs	Yes	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	52231	52229
Processor codeDiffers	SR041	SR048
Processor package size	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	8	6
Battery capacityDiffers	83 Wh	5200 mAh
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	75 W	90 W
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	3.95 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Fingerprint reader	No	No
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	1.66 kg	1.94 kg
WidthDiffers	328 mm	329.4 mm
DepthDiffers	238 mm	226 mm
HeightKnown for one	19 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Width (imperial)Known for one	32.8 cm (12.9")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Depth (imperial)Known for one	23.9 cm (9.4")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (imperial)Known for one	1.91 cm (0.75")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.38 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.78 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	AC	AC
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
3D	No	No
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one	100 - 240V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for one	AC/DC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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