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ASUS VX7SX-S1226V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM vs Samsung 5 530U3C-A07 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U

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  • 143specifications compared
  • 56differ
  • 87identical
  • 55known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • VX7SX-S1226V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Black
    • 5 530U3C-A07 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:Titanium
  • Display diagonal
    • VX7SX-S1226V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • 5 530U3C-A07 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Display resolution
    • VX7SX-S1226V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • 5 530U3C-A07 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:1366 x 768 pixels
  • HD type
    • VX7SX-S1226V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Full HD
    • 5 530U3C-A07 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:HD
  • Processor generation
    • VX7SX-S1226V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • 5 530U3C-A07 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • VX7SX-S1226V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:i7-2670QM
    • 5 530U3C-A07 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:i7-3517U
  • Processor cores
    • VX7SX-S1226V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:4
    • 5 530U3C-A07 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:2
  • Processor threads
    • VX7SX-S1226V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:8
    • 5 530U3C-A07 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:4

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Comparison of VX7SX-S1226V, 530U3C-A07
198 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackTitanium
Product typeKnown for oneLaptopUnknown — not stated by the source
Market positioningKnown for oneSpecial editionUnknown — not stated by the source
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeDiffersFull HDHD
Display number of coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.78 million colours
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 cd/m²
Processor16 differ
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i73rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-2670QMi7-3517U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz1.9 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB4 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1224BGA 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)Differs2219
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers1333 MHz1600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one4 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one4x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots (available)Known for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage6 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.5 TB500 GB
Number of HDDs installedDiffers21
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
HDD speedDiffers7200 RPM5400 RPM
Flash memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersBlu-Ray DVD ComboNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS Duo, MS PRO, SDXCMMC, SD
Graphics5 differ
Graphics card familyDiffersIntel, NVIDIAIntel
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)Differs1200 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1160x166
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560MUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one3 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDSoundAlive
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
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit Ethernet, WLANUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Keyboard languageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnglish
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features6 differ
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
Processor ARK IDDiffers5347065714
Processor codeDiffersSR02SSR0N6
Processor package sizeDiffers31 mm31.0 x 24.0 mm
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers84
Battery capacityDiffers75 Wh6100 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.5 h
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers150 W40 W
AC adapter output voltageDiffers19.5 V19 V
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC adapter output currentKnown for one7.7 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-15 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 85%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers3.82 kg1.48 kg
WidthDiffers402 mm314.9 mm
DepthDiffers309 mm218.4 mm
Height (front)Differs5.7 cm1.47 cm
Height (rear)Differs5.9 cm1.75 cm
Width (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source31.5 cm (12.4")
Depth (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21.8 cm (8.6")
Height (front) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.47 cm (0.58")
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.75 cm (0.69")
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Number of products includedKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM65 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source

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