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ASUS U43SD-WX018V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M vs Samsung 5 540U3C-A01HK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop

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  • 136specifications compared
  • 55differ
  • 81identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • U43SD-WX018V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Wood
    • 5 540U3C-A01HK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • U43SD-WX018V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:35.6 cm (14")
    • 5 540U3C-A01HK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Touchscreen
    • U43SD-WX018V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:No
    • 5 540U3C-A01HK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:Yes
  • Processor family
    • U43SD-WX018V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • 5 540U3C-A01HK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • U43SD-WX018V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • 5 540U3C-A01HK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • U43SD-WX018V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:i5-2410M
    • 5 540U3C-A01HK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:i7-3517U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • U43SD-WX018V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.9 GHz
    • 5 540U3C-A01HK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:3 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • U43SD-WX018V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.3 GHz
    • 5 540U3C-A01HK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:1.9 GHz

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Comparison of U43SD-WX018V, 540U3C-A01HK
169 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersWoodSilver
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")33.8 cm (13.3")
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 cd/m²
HD typeKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
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 memoryDiffers6 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers1333 MHz1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers640 GB524 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHybrid-HDD
HDD capacityDiffers640 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA II
Hybrid-HDD cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFlash
Hybrid-HDD cache memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 GB
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, SD, xDSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520MNot 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
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicFocusSoundAlive
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs2 MP1.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Bluetooth versionDiffers2.1+EDR4.0
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 8
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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® 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
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers84
Battery capacityDiffers5600 mAh52 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 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 one4.74 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDDUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.14 kg1.69 kg
WidthDiffers344 mm315.1 mm
DepthDiffers241 mm218.9 mm
Height (front)Differs2 cm1.66 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.18 cm1.99 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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