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ASUS X301A-RX077R Intel® Pentium® B970 vs Samsung 5 530U4C-S01TR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop

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  • 131specifications compared
  • 61differ
  • 70identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • X301A-RX077R Intel® Pentium® B970:White
    • 5 530U4C-S01TR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • X301A-RX077R Intel® Pentium® B970:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • 5 530U4C-S01TR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor family
    • X301A-RX077R Intel® Pentium® B970:Intel® Pentium®
    • 5 530U4C-S01TR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • X301A-RX077R Intel® Pentium® B970:B970
    • 5 530U4C-S01TR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:i5-3317U
  • Processor threads
    • X301A-RX077R Intel® Pentium® B970:2
    • 5 530U4C-S01TR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:4
  • Processor frequency
    • X301A-RX077R Intel® Pentium® B970:2.3 GHz
    • 5 530U4C-S01TR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:1.7 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • X301A-RX077R Intel® Pentium® B970:2 MB
    • 5 530U4C-S01TR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:3 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • X301A-RX077R Intel® Pentium® B970:L3
    • 5 530U4C-S01TR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Smart Cache

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162 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLaptop
Product colourDiffersWhiteSilver
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersB970i5-3317U
Processor cores22
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz1.7 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Pentium B900 Series for MobileIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersQ0L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W17 W
TjunctionDiffers85 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2317
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB750 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers320 GB750 GB
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMMC, SDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 620M
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelIntel, NVIDIA
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x166
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMaster LiteSoundAlive
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXDiffersNoYes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
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) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputsDiffers10
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadNoNo
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home BasicWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features20 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 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 versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)NoNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers6391565707
Processor codeDiffersSR0J2SR0N8
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)31.0 x 24.0 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Battery capacityDiffers47 Wh45 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W40 W
DC-in jackYesYes
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 one3.42 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers1.7 kg1.52 kg
WidthDiffers331 mm315.1 mm
DepthDiffers226 mm218.9 mm
Height (front)Differs2.65 cm1.49 cm
Height (rear)Differs3 cm1.76 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
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
Infrared data portNoNo
Number of products includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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