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ASUS U43SD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M vs Samsung RV 511-A02PL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M

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  • 119specifications compared
  • 49differ
  • 70identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • U43SD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:Brown
    • RV 511-A02PL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Black, Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • U43SD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:35.6 cm (14")
    • RV 511-A02PL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor family
    • U43SD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • RV 511-A02PL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • U43SD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • RV 511-A02PL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • U43SD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:i5-2520M
    • RV 511-A02PL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:i3-380M
  • Processor frequency
    • U43SD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:2.5 GHz
    • RV 511-A02PL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:2.53 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • U43SD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:5 GT/s
    • RV 511-A02PL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:2.5 GT/s
  • Processor socket
    • U43SD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:Socket 988
    • RV 511-A02PL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:PGA988

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157 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBrownBlack, Silver
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor11 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-2520Mi3-380M
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.53 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988PGA988
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2500 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeArrandale
TjunctionDiffers100 °C90 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2519
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.2 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneJ1Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB3 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers1333 MHz1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB320 GB
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB320 GB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA II
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-RWDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, SD, xDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
Graphics card familyDiffersIntel, NVIDIAIntel
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1300 MHz667 MHz
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520MUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x116Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0+HS
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers23
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel® HM55 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNorton Internet Security
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSamsung Update Plus Easy Display Manger Easy Battery Manager Easy Network Manager Easy SpeedUp Manager Adobe Acrobat Reader Samsung Support Center
Processor special features15 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm45 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers5222950178
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXSSE4.1/4.2
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSR048Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one10 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W60 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDDUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.14 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers344 mm381.6 mm
DepthDiffers241 mm256.2 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.19 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.49 cm
HeightKnown for one31.8 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Power requirementsKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source

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