Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS VX7-A1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM vs Samsung Q NP-Q430-JS03US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M

119specifications compared
51differ
68identical
38known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- VX7-A1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
- Q NP-Q430-JS03US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:35.6 cm (14")
Processor family
- VX7-A1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Intel® Core™ i7
- Q NP-Q430-JS03US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- VX7-A1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
- Q NP-Q430-JS03US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- VX7-A1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:i7-2630QM
- Q NP-Q430-JS03US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:i5-480M
Processor cores
- VX7-A1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:4
- Q NP-Q430-JS03US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:2
Processor threads
- VX7-A1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:8
- Q NP-Q430-JS03US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:4
Processor boost frequency
- VX7-A1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2.9 GHz
- Q NP-Q430-JS03US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:2.93 GHz
Processor frequency
- VX7-A1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2 GHz
- Q NP-Q430-JS03US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:2.66 GHz

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Comparison of VX7-A1, NP-Q430-JS03US
157 specifications	A ASUS VX7-A1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Model VX7-A1 View product	B Samsung Q NP-Q430-JS03US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M Model NP-Q430-JS03US View product
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionKnown for one	1920 x 1080 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for one	Full HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	16:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i7-2630QM	i5-480M
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	8	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.9 GHz	2.93 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2 GHz	2.66 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	5 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 988	BGA 1288
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series	Intel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Sandy Bridge	Arrandale
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	D2	K0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	45 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)	20	20
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	81 mm²
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1333 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsDiffers	4x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	8 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	3 TB	500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS Duo, MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, SD, xD	MMC, SD, SDHC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 GB
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 460M	NVIDIA® GeForce® 310M
Graphics card family	NVIDIA	NVIDIA
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 3000	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	650 MHz	500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1100 MHz	766 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	0x116	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SRS Premium Sound
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 W
Network1 differ
Networking featuresKnown for one	Gigabit Ethernet	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.0+HS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	3	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out portDiffers	Yes	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
TV-out	No	No
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	88
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Ultimate	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Trial softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	McAfee Internet Security
Processor special features15 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	Yes	No
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers	32 nm	45 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Insider™Differs	Yes	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	1.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	52219	52952
Processor codeDiffers	SR02Y	SLC26
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	8	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	5200 mAh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	150 W	60 W
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	7.7 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	19.5 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	3.82 kg	2.13 kg
WidthDiffers	402 mm	342.9 mm
DepthDiffers	309 mm	238.8 mm
Height (front)Differs	5 cm	2.54 cm
Height (rear)Differs	5.79 cm	3.3 cm
Width (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	34.3 cm (13.5")
Depth (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	23.9 cm (9.4")
Height (front) (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.54 cm (1")
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.3 cm (1.3")
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.3/802.3u/802.3ab	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one	100 - 240V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply type	AC/DC	AC/DC
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC

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