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ASUS U36SD-RX177X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Laptop vs ASUS VX7SX-SZ026V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop

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  • 143specifications compared
  • 44differ
  • 99identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • U36SD-RX177X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Laptop:Black, Silver
    • VX7SX-SZ026V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:Black, Red
  • Display diagonal
    • U36SD-RX177X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Laptop:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • VX7SX-SZ026V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • U36SD-RX177X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • VX7SX-SZ026V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • U36SD-RX177X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Laptop:HD
    • VX7SX-SZ026V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • U36SD-RX177X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • VX7SX-SZ026V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • U36SD-RX177X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Laptop:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • VX7SX-SZ026V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • U36SD-RX177X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Laptop:i5-2520M
    • VX7SX-SZ026V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:i7-2630QM
  • Processor cores
    • U36SD-RX177X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Laptop:2
    • VX7SX-SZ026V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:4

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Comparison of U36SD-RX177X, VX7SX-SZ026V
161 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack, Red
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
Processor12 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-2520Mi7-2630QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.2 GHz2.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2500 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
SteppingDiffersJ1D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2520
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers160 GB1.5 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersNoBlu-Ray DVD Combo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS Duo, MS PRO, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one160 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR3GDDR5
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1300 MHz1100 MHz
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCreative Audigy HD
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs0.3 MP2 MP
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers23
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Processor special features6 differ
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers5222952219
Processor codeDiffersSR048SR02Y
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityDiffers83 Wh75 Wh
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers75 W150 W
AC adapter output currentDiffers3.95 A7.7 A
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.66 kg3.82 kg
WidthDiffers328 mm402 mm
DepthDiffers238 mm309 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.7 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.9 cm
HeightKnown for one19 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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