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ASUS Zenbook UX31E-RY009X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2557M vs Samsung RC NP-RC730-S05IT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M

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  • 136specifications compared
  • 43differ
  • 93identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Zenbook UX31E-RY009X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2557M:Aluminium
    • RC NP-RC730-S05IT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • Zenbook UX31E-RY009X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2557M:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • RC NP-RC730-S05IT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor model
    • Zenbook UX31E-RY009X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2557M:i5-2557M
    • RC NP-RC730-S05IT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:i5-2450M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Zenbook UX31E-RY009X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2557M:2.7 GHz
    • RC NP-RC730-S05IT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:3.1 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Zenbook UX31E-RY009X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2557M:1.7 GHz
    • RC NP-RC730-S05IT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:2.5 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • Zenbook UX31E-RY009X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2557M:L3
    • RC NP-RC730-S05IT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:Smart Cache
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • Zenbook UX31E-RY009X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2557M:17 W
    • RC NP-RC730-S05IT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:35 W
  • PCI Express configurations
    • Zenbook UX31E-RY009X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2557M:1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
    • RC NP-RC730-S05IT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4

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179 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersAluminiumBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Housing materialKnown for oneAluminiumUnknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution1600 x 900 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeHD+HD+
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation2nd gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-2557Mi5-2450M
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.7 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz2.5 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2500 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
Processor codenameSandy BridgeSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingJ1J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W35 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1725
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1023Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1333 MHz1333 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers128 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 II
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 DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one128 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelIntel, NVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1300 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1160x116
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMasterHD
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneBang & OlufsenUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Network3 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresDiffersWLANGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.03.0+HS
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers14
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers10
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) portsDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inYesYes
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
TV-outNoNo
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel QS67 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Drivers includedYesYes
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNorton Internet Security
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography32 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 TechnologyDiffersYesNo
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)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® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5462053452
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR04Z
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Battery capacityKnown for one50 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one7 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W90 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter output currentKnown for one2.37 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers1.3 kg2.9 kg
WidthDiffers325 mm415 mm
DepthDiffers223 mm276 mm
Height (front)Differs3 mm3.2 cm
Height (rear)Differs1.7 cm3.7 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.3/802.3u/802.3ab
Power supply typeAC/DCAC/DC
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterpriseUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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