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ASUS U36SD-RX231X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M vs ASUS Zenbook UX31E-RY010V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M Laptop

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  • 129specifications compared
  • 40differ
  • 89identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • U36SD-RX231X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Black
    • Zenbook UX31E-RY010V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M Laptop:Aluminium, Metallic
  • Display resolution
    • U36SD-RX231X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Zenbook UX31E-RY010V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M Laptop:1600 x 900 pixels
  • Processor family
    • U36SD-RX231X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Zenbook UX31E-RY010V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • U36SD-RX231X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Zenbook UX31E-RY010V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M Laptop:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • U36SD-RX231X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
    • Zenbook UX31E-RY010V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M Laptop:i7-2677M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • U36SD-RX231X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:3 GHz
    • Zenbook UX31E-RY010V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M Laptop:2.9 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • U36SD-RX231X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2.4 GHz
    • Zenbook UX31E-RY010V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M Laptop:1.8 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • U36SD-RX231X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:3 MB
    • Zenbook UX31E-RY010V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M Laptop:4 MB

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Comparison of U36SD-RX231X, UX31E-RY010V
169 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackAluminium, Metallic
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLaptop
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceClamshell
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAluminium, Metal
Display1 differ
Display diagonal33.8 cm (13.3")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD+
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-2430Mi7-2677M
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz2.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz1.8 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1023
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameSandy BridgeSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingJ1J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W17 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)Differs2418
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memoryidentical
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1333 MHz1333 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB256 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers10
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xDMMC, SD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA III
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520MNot available
Graphics card familyKnown for oneNVIDIAUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
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 frequencyDiffers650 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1200 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1160x116
Audioidentical
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)0.3 MP0.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeNoNo
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit Ethernet, WLANUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers2.1+EDR4.0
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
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) portsDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
TV-outNoNo
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel QS67 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadNoNo
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
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 TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
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 oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5345054617
Processor codeKnown for oneSR04WUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityDiffers5600 mAh50 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers75 W45 W
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.37 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.66 kg1.3 kg
WidthDiffers322 mm325 mm
DepthDiffers232 mm223 mm
HeightKnown for one19 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 mm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.7 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnterprise
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR

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