Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS VX7-SZ025V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM vs Samsung 5 540U3C-A01HK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop

Add a product
  • 136specifications compared
  • 62differ
  • 74identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • VX7-SZ025V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Black
    • 5 540U3C-A01HK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • VX7-SZ025V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • 5 540U3C-A01HK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Display resolution
    • VX7-SZ025V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • 5 540U3C-A01HK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • VX7-SZ025V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:No
    • 5 540U3C-A01HK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:Yes
  • Processor generation
    • VX7-SZ025V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • 5 540U3C-A01HK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • VX7-SZ025V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:i7-2630QM
    • 5 540U3C-A01HK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:i7-3517U
  • Processor cores
    • VX7-SZ025V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:4
    • 5 540U3C-A01HK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:2
  • Processor threads
    • VX7-SZ025V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:8
    • 5 540U3C-A01HK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:4

Side by side

Differences highlightedShow differences only (on)
Comparison of VX7-SZ025V, 540U3C-A01HK
171 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 cd/m²
HD typeKnown for oneFull HDUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor16 differ
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i73rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-2630QMi7-3517U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz1.9 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB4 MB
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-3500 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
SteppingDiffersD2L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W17 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2019
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers1333 MHz1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsDiffers4x SO-DIMM1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage7 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.5 TB524 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHybrid-HDD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers21
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA II
Hybrid-HDD cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFlash
Hybrid-HDD cache memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersBlu-Ray DVD ComboNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MiniSD, MMC, MS Duo, MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, SD, xDSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 460QMNot available
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1160x166
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one3 GBUnknown — 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
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs2 MP1.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Bluetooth versionDiffers2.1+EDR4.0
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputsDiffers10
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown 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 features6 differ
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers5221965714
Processor codeDiffersSR02YSR0N6
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)31.0 x 24.0 mm
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers84
Battery capacityDiffers75 Wh52 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers150 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 one7.7 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19.5 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers3.82 kg1.69 kg
WidthDiffers402 mm315.1 mm
DepthDiffers309 mm218.9 mm
Height (front)Differs5 cm1.66 cm
Height (rear)Differs5.79 cm1.99 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
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

More laptop comparisons

All laptop comparisons