Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS Zenbook U500VZ-CN070H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3612QM Laptop vs Samsung 3 NP300E5V Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M Laptop

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  • 128specifications compared
  • 42differ
  • 86identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Zenbook U500VZ-CN070H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3612QM Laptop:Stainless steel
    • 3 NP300E5V Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M Laptop:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • Zenbook U500VZ-CN070H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3612QM Laptop:38.1 cm (15")
    • 3 NP300E5V Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • Zenbook U500VZ-CN070H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3612QM Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • 3 NP300E5V Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Zenbook U500VZ-CN070H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3612QM Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • 3 NP300E5V Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • Zenbook U500VZ-CN070H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3612QM Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • 3 NP300E5V Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Zenbook U500VZ-CN070H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3612QM Laptop:i7-3612QM
    • 3 NP300E5V Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M Laptop:i3-3120M
  • Processor cores
    • Zenbook U500VZ-CN070H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3612QM Laptop:4
    • 3 NP300E5V Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M Laptop:2
  • Processor threads
    • Zenbook U500VZ-CN070H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3612QM Laptop:8
    • 3 NP300E5V Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M Laptop:4

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Comparison of U500VZ-CN070H, NP300E5V
172 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersStainless steelBlack
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers38.1 cm (15")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneFull HDUnknown — not stated by the source
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor10 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i73rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi7-3612QMi3-3120M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.1 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor socketKnown for oneSocket 1224Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile seriesIntel Core i3-3100 Mobile Series
SteppingKnown for oneE1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2125
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers628 GB500 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA II
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one128 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650MAMD Radeon HD 8750M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR5GDDR3
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneBang & OlufsenUnknown — not stated by the source
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 source1.5 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100Base-T(X)
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers03
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers30
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM77 ExpressIntel® HM75 Express
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8FreeDOS
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features6 differ
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers6490171465
Processor codeKnown for oneSR0MRUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1224)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Battery capacityDiffers70 Wh48 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W60 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 voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.16 kg2.2 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm376 mm
DepthDiffers254.5 mm248 mm
Height (front)Differs6 mm2.52 cm
Height (rear)Differs1.97 cm3.18 cm
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterpriseUnknown — not stated by the source
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

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