Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS X301A-RX079A laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M vs Samsung 9 NP900X3C-A02 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop

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  • 124specifications compared
  • 39differ
  • 85identical
  • 58known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • X301A-RX079A laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:Black
    • 9 NP900X3C-A02 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:Silver
  • Display resolution
    • X301A-RX079A laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • 9 NP900X3C-A02 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:1600 x 900 pixels
  • Processor family
    • X301A-RX079A laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • 9 NP900X3C-A02 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • X301A-RX079A laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • 9 NP900X3C-A02 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • X301A-RX079A laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:i3-2350M
    • 9 NP900X3C-A02 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:i7-3517U
  • Processor frequency
    • X301A-RX079A laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:2.3 GHz
    • 9 NP900X3C-A02 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:1.9 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • X301A-RX079A laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:3 MB
    • 9 NP900X3C-A02 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:4 MB
  • Processor socket
    • X301A-RX079A laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:Socket 988
    • 9 NP900X3C-A02 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:BGA 1023

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182 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
Display1 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD+
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 cd/m²
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i33rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-2350Mi7-3517U
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz1.9 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-3500 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
SteppingDiffersJ1L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W17 W
TjunctionDiffers85 °C105 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2319
Processor upgradeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Memoryidentical
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB256 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one320 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1160x166
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDA
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs0.3 MP1.3 MP
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 1024 pixels
Swivel webcamKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networkidentical
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4G
4G standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWiMAX
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet, WLAN, BT
Wi-Fi data rate (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 Mbit/s
4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM75 Express
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source81
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNorton Internet Security
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSamsung Support Center Microsoft Office Starter 2010 WildTangent Game Console Windows Live Easy File share Cyberlink Youcam Easy Migration Easy Settings Software Launcher Easy Support Center Fast Browsing
Processor special features8 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® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5343865714
Processor codeDiffersSR0DNSR0N6
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)31.0 x 24.0 mm
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Battery capacityDiffers47 Wh44 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W40 W
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
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.7 kg1.16 kg
WidthDiffers331 mm313.8 mm
DepthDiffers226 mm218.5 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12.9 mm
Width (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source31.2 cm (12.3")
Depth (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21.8 cm (8.6")
Height (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.27 cm (0.5")
Height (front)Known for one2.65 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC

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