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ASUS U36SD-RX224D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M vs Samsung RC RC530-S01IN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop

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  • 130specifications compared
  • 40differ
  • 90identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • U36SD-RX224D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:Silver
    • RC RC530-S01IN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • U36SD-RX224D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • RC RC530-S01IN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor family
    • U36SD-RX224D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • RC RC530-S01IN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • U36SD-RX224D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • RC RC530-S01IN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • U36SD-RX224D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:i3-2330M
    • RC RC530-S01IN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:i7-2630QM
  • Processor cores
    • U36SD-RX224D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:2
    • RC RC530-S01IN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:4
  • Processor threads
    • U36SD-RX224D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:4
    • RC RC530-S01IN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:8
  • Processor frequency
    • U36SD-RX224D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:2.2 GHz
    • RC RC530-S01IN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:2 GHz

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Comparison of U36SD-RX224D, RC530-S01IN
166 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
HD typeKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor15 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i32nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-2330Mi7-2630QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023Socket 988
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
SteppingDiffersJ1D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
TjunctionDiffers85C ; 100C100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2220
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1333 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersNoBlu-Ray DVD Combo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSoundAlive
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs0.3 MP1.3 MP
Front cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0+HS
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers10
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersFreeDOSWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5343452219
Processor codeDiffersSR04JSR02Y
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
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Battery capacityKnown for one83 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers75 W90 W
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
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.66 kg2.6 kg
WidthDiffers328 mm379.6 mm
DepthDiffers238 mm255.5 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.14 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.7 cm
HeightKnown for one19 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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