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ASUS U36SD-RX230V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M vs ASUS U43SD-WX018V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M

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  • 141specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 116identical
  • 12known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • U36SD-RX230V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Stainless steel
    • U43SD-WX018V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Wood
  • Display diagonal
    • U36SD-RX230V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • U43SD-WX018V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor model
    • U36SD-RX230V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
    • U43SD-WX018V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:i5-2410M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • U36SD-RX230V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:3 GHz
    • U43SD-WX018V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.9 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • U36SD-RX230V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2.4 GHz
    • U43SD-WX018V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.3 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • U36SD-RX230V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Socket 988
    • U43SD-WX018V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:BGA 1023
  • PCI Express configurations
    • U36SD-RX230V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
    • U43SD-WX018V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • U36SD-RX230V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:24
    • U43SD-WX018V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:23

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Comparison of U36SD-RX230V, U43SD-WX018V
153 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersStainless steelWood
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeHDHD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation2nd gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-2430Mi5-2410M
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz2.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.3 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1023
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
Processor codenameSandy BridgeSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingJ1J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W35 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2423
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB6 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1333 MHz1333 MHz
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB640 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB640 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedDiffers7200 RPM5400 RPM
HDD size2.5"2.5"
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, SD, xD
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR3GDDR3
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)1200 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1160x116
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicFocus
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs0.3 MP2 MP
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1+EDR
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity11
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadNoNo
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
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)DiffersYesNo
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™DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)NoNo
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5345052224
Processor package size37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSR04WUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells88
Battery capacityDiffers83 Wh5600 mAh
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers75 W90 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentDiffers3.95 A4.74 A
AC adapter output voltage19 V19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.66 kg2.14 kg
WidthDiffers328 mm344 mm
DepthDiffers238 mm241 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.18 cm
HeightKnown for one19 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DNoNo

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