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ASUS Zenbook U500VZ-CN046H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3612QM Laptop vs Samsung 5 530U3C-A01PL Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop

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  • 130specifications compared
  • 41differ
  • 89identical
  • 47known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Zenbook U500VZ-CN046H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3612QM Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • 5 530U3C-A01PL Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Zenbook U500VZ-CN046H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3612QM Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • 5 530U3C-A01PL Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Zenbook U500VZ-CN046H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3612QM Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • 5 530U3C-A01PL Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Zenbook U500VZ-CN046H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3612QM Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • 5 530U3C-A01PL Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Zenbook U500VZ-CN046H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3612QM Laptop:i7-3612QM
    • 5 530U3C-A01PL Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:i5-3317U
  • Processor cores
    • Zenbook U500VZ-CN046H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3612QM Laptop:4
    • 5 530U3C-A01PL Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:2
  • Processor threads
    • Zenbook U500VZ-CN046H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3612QM Laptop:8
    • 5 530U3C-A01PL Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Zenbook U500VZ-CN046H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3612QM Laptop:3.1 GHz
    • 5 530U3C-A01PL Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:2.6 GHz

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Comparison of U500VZ-CN046H, 530U3C-A01PL
177 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourSilverSilver
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 cd/m²
HD typeKnown for oneFull HDUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i73rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-3612QMi5-3317U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz1.7 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersSocket 1224BGA 1023
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile series
Processor codenameIvy BridgeIvy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersE1L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W17 W
Tjunction105 °C105 °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)Differs2117
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB500 GB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHybrid-HDD
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA 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
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one256 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 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 modelIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1660x166
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel, NVIDIAUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSoundAlive
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneBang & OlufsenUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Ports & interfaces2 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 quantity00
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs00
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM77 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Drivers includedYesYes
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography22 nm22 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 Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
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)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
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® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers6490165707
Processor codeDiffersSR0MRSR0N8
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1224)31.0 x 24.0 mm
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers84
Battery capacityDiffers70 Wh45 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W40 W
DC-in jackYesYes
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 voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.06 kg1.52 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm315.1 mm
DepthDiffers254.5 mm218.9 mm
Height (front)Differs6 mm1.49 cm
Height (rear)Differs1.97 cm1.76 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
Infrared data portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterpriseUnknown — not stated by the source

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