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ASUS Zenbook U500VZ-CN032H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3612QM vs ASUS X75A-TY238H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M

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  • 137specifications compared
  • 49differ
  • 88identical
  • 23known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Zenbook U500VZ-CN032H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3612QM:Grey, Stainless steel
    • X75A-TY238H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • Zenbook U500VZ-CN032H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3612QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • X75A-TY238H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Zenbook U500VZ-CN032H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3612QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • X75A-TY238H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M:1600 x 900 pixels
  • HD type
    • Zenbook U500VZ-CN032H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3612QM:Full HD
    • X75A-TY238H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M:HD+
  • Processor family
    • Zenbook U500VZ-CN032H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3612QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • X75A-TY238H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • Zenbook U500VZ-CN032H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3612QM:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • X75A-TY238H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Zenbook U500VZ-CN032H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3612QM:i7-3612QM
    • X75A-TY238H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M:i3-2370M
  • Processor cores
    • Zenbook U500VZ-CN032H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3612QM:4
    • X75A-TY238H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M:2

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Comparison of U500VZ-CN032H, X75A-TY238H
160 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersGrey, Stainless steelBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
HD typeDiffersFull HDHD+
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi7-3612QMi3-2370M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersSocket 1224Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile seriesIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersE1J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C85 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2124
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.1 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB6 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOn-board + SO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650MNot available
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequency650 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1660x116
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster Lite
Speakers manufacturerDiffersBang & OlufsenAltec Lansing
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 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
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers31
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 quantityDiffers01
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantity00
Headphone outputs00
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Microphone inNoNo
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 8Windows 8
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features8 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 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)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
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 TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers6490153442
Processor codeDiffersSR0MRSR0DP
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1224)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Battery capacityDiffers70 Wh47 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W65 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.42 A
AC adapter output voltage19 V19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm420 mm
DepthDiffers254.5 mm282 mm
Height (front)Differs6 mm3.46 cm
Height (rear)Differs2 cm3.66 cm
Other featuresidentical
3DNoNo
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterpriseUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel HM77 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source

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