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ASUS U36SD-RX196X laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM vs HP Pavilion dm4-2101ea Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M

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  • 117specifications compared
  • 34differ
  • 83identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • U36SD-RX196X laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Pavilion dm4-2101ea Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • U36SD-RX196X laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Pavilion dm4-2101ea Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • U36SD-RX196X laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:i7-2630QM
    • Pavilion dm4-2101ea Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:i3-2330M
  • Processor cores
    • U36SD-RX196X laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:4
    • Pavilion dm4-2101ea Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:2
  • Processor threads
    • U36SD-RX196X laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:8
    • Pavilion dm4-2101ea Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:4
  • Processor frequency
    • U36SD-RX196X laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2 GHz
    • Pavilion dm4-2101ea Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:2.2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • U36SD-RX196X laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:6 MB
    • Pavilion dm4-2101ea Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:3 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • U36SD-RX196X laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Smart Cache
    • Pavilion dm4-2101ea Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:L3

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158 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Displayidentical
Display diagonalKnown for one33.8 cm (13.3")Unknown — not stated by the source
Display resolutionKnown for one1366 x 768 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioKnown for one16:9Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor15 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi7-2630QMi3-2330M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.9 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1023
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
SteppingDiffersD2J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C85C ; 100C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2022
Memoryidentical
Memory clock speedKnown for one1333 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 4 GB
Memory slots (available)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers640 GB500 GB
HDD capacityDiffers640 GB500 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, SD
Total HDDs capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520MUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyDiffersNVIDIAIntel
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneHDAUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers23
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers10
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 1.1 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSymantec Norton Internet Security
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers5221953434
Processor codeDiffersSR02YSR04J
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one5600 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.66 kg2 kg
WidthDiffers328 mm340.8 mm
DepthDiffers238 mm228 mm
HeightKnown for one19 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.22 cm
Other featuresidentical
Video inKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR

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