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ASUS VM-S3217V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop vs Samsung 5 540U3C-A01TH Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop

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  • 134specifications compared
  • 49differ
  • 85identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • VM-S3217V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop:Black, Silver
    • 5 540U3C-A01TH Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • VM-S3217V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • 5 540U3C-A01TH Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Touchscreen
    • VM-S3217V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop:No
    • 5 540U3C-A01TH Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Yes
  • Processor family
    • VM-S3217V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • 5 540U3C-A01TH Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • VM-S3217V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • 5 540U3C-A01TH Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • VM-S3217V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop:i7-3610QM
    • 5 540U3C-A01TH Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:i5-3317U
  • Processor cores
    • VM-S3217V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop:4
    • 5 540U3C-A01TH Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:2
  • Processor threads
    • VM-S3217V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop:8
    • 5 540U3C-A01TH Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:4

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172 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverSilver
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")33.8 cm (13.3")
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
Display resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1366 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16:9
Processor15 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i73rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-3610QMi5-3317U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.3 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz1.7 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersSocket G2BGA 1023
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile series
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W17 W
TjunctionDiffers105 C105 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2317
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceL1
Memory1 differ
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHybrid-HDD
HDD capacityKnown for one750 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA II
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SDSD, SDHC, SDXC
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
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630MNot available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1050 MHz
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMaster PremiumSoundAlive
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneBang & OlufsenUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers41
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 8
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features3 differ
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers6489965707
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)31.0 x 24.0 mm
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR0N8
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Battery capacityDiffers56 Wh52 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 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 one6.3 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, HDD, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg1.69 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm315.1 mm
DepthDiffers255 mm218.9 mm
Height (front)Differs2.73 cm1.66 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.4 cm1.99 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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