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ASUS U36SD-RX196X laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM vs HP Pavilion QG799EA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M

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  • 125specifications compared
  • 37differ
  • 88identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • U36SD-RX196X laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Black
    • Pavilion QG799EA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Grey, Metallic
  • Display diagonal
    • U36SD-RX196X laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • Pavilion QG799EA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor family
    • U36SD-RX196X laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Pavilion QG799EA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • U36SD-RX196X laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Pavilion QG799EA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • U36SD-RX196X laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:i7-2630QM
    • Pavilion QG799EA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
  • Processor cores
    • U36SD-RX196X laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:4
    • Pavilion QG799EA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2
  • Processor threads
    • U36SD-RX196X laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:8
    • Pavilion QG799EA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • U36SD-RX196X laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2.9 GHz
    • Pavilion QG799EA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:3 GHz

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Comparison of U36SD-RX196X, QG799EA
164 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey, Metallic
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMetal
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-2630QMi5-2430M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketSocket 988Socket 988
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
Processor codenameSandy BridgeSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersD2J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W35 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2024
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB6 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1333 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers640 GB750 GB
Total HDDs capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source750 GB
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers640 GB750 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, SD
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520MAMD Radeon HD 6470M
Graphics card familyDiffersNVIDIAAMD
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequency650 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1160x116
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Audio systemKnown for oneHDAUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
Disc types supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCD
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Headphone outputsDiffers12
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Modem (RJ-11) ports00
TV-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown 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
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSymantec Norton Internet Security
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicrosoft Office Starter HP Setup Manager HP Support Assistant HP Recovery Manager Cyberlink YouCam Windows Live Essentials Adobe Reader Adobe Flash Player EasyBits Magic Desktop HP CoolSense, HP ProtectSmart Omnifone MusicStation HP SimplePass
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography32 nm32 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)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
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™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5221953450
Processor codeDiffersSR02YSR04W
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Battery capacityKnown for one5600 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.66 kg2.91 kg
WidthDiffers328 mm378 mm
DepthDiffers238 mm246.8 mm
HeightDiffers19 mm35.2 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source378 x 246.8 x 35.2 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source520 x 345 x 80 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.06 kg
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC/DC
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Video inKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source

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