Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS U36SG-RX203X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M vs Samsung 5 NP530U3C Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop

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  • 136specifications compared
  • 41differ
  • 95identical
  • 55known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • U36SG-RX203X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Black
    • 5 NP530U3C Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:Silver
  • Processor family
    • U36SG-RX203X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • 5 NP530U3C Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • U36SG-RX203X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • 5 NP530U3C Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • U36SG-RX203X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:i5-2410M
    • 5 NP530U3C Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:i7-3517U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • U36SG-RX203X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.9 GHz
    • 5 NP530U3C Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:3 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • U36SG-RX203X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.3 GHz
    • 5 NP530U3C Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:1.9 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • U36SG-RX203X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:3 MB
    • 5 NP530U3C Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:4 MB
  • Processor lithography
    • U36SG-RX203X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:32 nm
    • 5 NP530U3C Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:22 nm

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Comparison of U36SG-RX203X, NP530U3C
191 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAluminium, Plastic
Displayidentical
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 cd/m²
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-2410Mi7-3517U
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz1.9 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-3500 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
SteppingDiffersJ1L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W17 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2319
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers1333 MHz1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOn-board + SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM1x SO-DIMM
Storage3 differ
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA II
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Hybrid-HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
Hybrid-HDD cache memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 GB
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 610MNot available
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1160x166
Graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel, NVIDIAUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonic FocusHD
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Camera1 differ
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs0.3 MP1.3 MP
Networkidentical
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for one802.11 b/g/nUnknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
TV-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source81
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNorton Internet Security
Processor special features7 differ
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers5222465714
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR0N6
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)31.0 x 24.0 mm
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6100 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.5 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers75 W40 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
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.52 kg
WidthDiffers328 mm315.1 mm
DepthDiffers238 mm218.9 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.49 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.76 cm
HeightKnown for one19 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Remote control includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Infrared data portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source

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