Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS U36SG-161C2450M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M vs HP ProBook BKB5Q27LT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3320M

138specifications compared
48differ
90identical
35known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- U36SG-161C2450M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:White
- ProBook BKB5Q27LT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3320M:Black
Display diagonal
- U36SG-161C2450M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:33.8 cm (13.3")
- ProBook BKB5Q27LT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3320M:39.6 cm (15.6")
Processor generation
- U36SG-161C2450M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
- ProBook BKB5Q27LT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3320M:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- U36SG-161C2450M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:i5-2450M
- ProBook BKB5Q27LT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3320M:i5-3320M
Processor boost frequency
- U36SG-161C2450M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:3.1 GHz
- ProBook BKB5Q27LT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3320M:3.3 GHz
Processor frequency
- U36SG-161C2450M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:2.5 GHz
- ProBook BKB5Q27LT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3320M:2.6 GHz
Processor lithography
- U36SG-161C2450M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:32 nm
- ProBook BKB5Q27LT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3320M:22 nm
Processor codename
- U36SG-161C2450M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:Sandy Bridge
- ProBook BKB5Q27LT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3320M:Ivy Bridge

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Comparison of U36SG-161C2450M, BKB5Q27LT
173 specifications	A ASUS U36SG-161C2450M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M Model U36SG-161C2450M View product	B HP ProBook BKB5Q27LT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3320M Model BKB5Q27LT View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	White	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	33.8 cm (13.3")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeKnown for one	HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i5-2450M	i5-3320M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.1 GHz	3.3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.5 GHz	2.6 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series	Intel Core i5-3300 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffers	Sandy Bridge	Ivy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	J1	L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	2.0	3.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	25	26
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor socketKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BGA 1023
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	1333 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	16 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	750 GB	500 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	750 GB	500 GB
HDD interfaceDiffers	SATA	SATA II
HDD speed	7200 RPM	7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	MMC, SD
HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5"
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	NVIDIA® GeForce® 610M	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyDiffers	Intel, NVIDIA	Intel
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	GDDR3	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 3000	Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequency	650 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1300 MHz	1200 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x116	0x166
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SRS
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	0.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
Networking standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Ports & interfaces7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	2
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers	0	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers	0	1
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
ExpressCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Headphone connectivity	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
Microphone connectivity	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
Docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® HM65 Express	Intel HM76 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	No	No
Windows keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Professional
Drivers included	Yes	Yes
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor special features7 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers	32 nm	22 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	53452	64896
Processor codeDiffers	SR04Z	SR0MY
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Batteryidentical
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	8	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one	83 Wh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	75 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	3.95 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	19 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.66 kg	2.03 kg
WidthDiffers	328 mm	338 mm
DepthDiffers	238 mm	231 mm
HeightDiffers	19 mm	34 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Power supply type	AC/DC	AC/DC
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Enterprise
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR

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