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ASUS U36SG-161C2450M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M vs ASUS U41SV-471A2430M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M

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  • 154specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 132identical
  • 7known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • U36SG-161C2450M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:White
    • U41SV-471A2430M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • U36SG-161C2450M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • U41SV-471A2430M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor model
    • U36SG-161C2450M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:i5-2450M
    • U41SV-471A2430M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • U36SG-161C2450M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:3.1 GHz
    • U41SV-471A2430M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:3 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • U36SG-161C2450M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:2.5 GHz
    • U41SV-471A2430M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2.4 GHz
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • U36SG-161C2450M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:25
    • U41SV-471A2430M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:24
  • Total storage capacity
    • U36SG-161C2450M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:750 GB
    • U41SV-471A2430M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:500 GB
  • HDD capacity
    • U36SG-161C2450M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:750 GB
    • U41SV-471A2430M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:500 GB

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Comparison of U36SG-161C2450M, U41SV-471A2430M
161 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeHDHD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation2nd gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-2450Mi5-2430M
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSocket 988
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 configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2524
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memoryidentical
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1333 MHz1333 MHz
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)11
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed7200 RPM7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 610MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M
Graphics card familyIntel, NVIDIAIntel, NVIDIA
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)Differs1300 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1160x116
Number of discrete graphics cards11
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakers22
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAltec Lansing
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)0.3 MP0.3 MP
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
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
Headphone connectivity3.5 mm3.5 mm
Microphone connectivity3.5 mm3.5 mm
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadNoNo
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Drivers includedYesYes
Processor special features2 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 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 CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5345253450
Processor codeDiffersSR04ZSR04W
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
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Battery capacityDiffers83 Wh47 Wh
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
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.66 kg2 kg
WidthDiffers328 mm338 mm
DepthDiffers238 mm250 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.54 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.7 cm
HeightKnown for one19 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Power supply typeAC/DCAC/DC
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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