Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS X301A-RX079V Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M vs Dell Inspiron 17R Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M

143specifications compared
52differ
91identical
40known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- X301A-RX079V Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:Black
- Inspiron 17R Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:Black, Silver
Display diagonal
- X301A-RX079V Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:33.8 cm (13.3")
- Inspiron 17R Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution
- X301A-RX079V Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:1366 x 768 pixels
- Inspiron 17R Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:1600 x 900 pixels
HD type
- X301A-RX079V Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:HD
- Inspiron 17R Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:HD+
Processor family
- X301A-RX079V Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:Intel® Core™ i3
- Inspiron 17R Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- X301A-RX079V Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
- Inspiron 17R Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- X301A-RX079V Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:i3-2350M
- Inspiron 17R Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:i5-3210M
Processor frequency
- X301A-RX079V Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:2.3 GHz
- Inspiron 17R Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:2.5 GHz

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Comparison of X301A-RX079V, 17R
183 specifications	A ASUS X301A-RX079V Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M Model X301A-RX079V View product	B Dell Inspiron 17R Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Model 17R View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, Silver
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	33.8 cm (13.3")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeDiffers	HD	HD+
Processor12 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i3-2350M	i5-3210M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.3 GHz	2.5 GHz
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 988	BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	22 nm
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series	Intel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffers	Sandy Bridge	Ivy Bridge
SteppingDiffers	J1	L1
TjunctionDiffers	85 °C	105 °C
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	2.0	3.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	23	25
Memory2 differ
Memory slotsDiffers	1x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	1 x 4 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots (available)Known for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	500 GB
HDD capacityDiffers	320 GB	500 GB
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, SD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, MS PRO, MSXC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M
Graphics card familyDiffers	Intel	Intel, NVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR3
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 3000	Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1150 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x116	0x166
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	2048 x 1536 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	HD	MaxxAudio
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Altec Lansing	Unknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs	0.3 MP	1 MP
Network4 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	Fast Ethernet, WLAN
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Cabling technologyDiffers	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100Base-T(X)
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Wi-Fi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	4
HDMI versionDiffers	1.4	1.4a
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 mm
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® HM70 Express	Intel HM77 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Windows keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Windows 7 Ultimate Windows 7 Professional Windows 7 Home Premium Windows 7 Home Basic	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features8 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers	32 nm	22 nm
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	53438	65708
Processor codeDiffers	SR0DN	SR0N0
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)	31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	No	Yes
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers	47 Wh	48 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	65 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	3.42 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	19 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	1.7 kg	3.24 kg
WidthDiffers	331 mm	416.8 mm
DepthDiffers	226 mm	276 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.65 cm	3.17 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3 cm	3.71 cm
Width (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	41.7 cm (16.4")
Depth (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	27.6 cm (10.9")
Height (front) (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.15 cm (1.24")
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.71 cm (1.46")
Packaging contentidentical
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Number of products includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 pc(s)
Power supply typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC/DC
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	UL, CE, BSMI, VCCI, CCC, CB, EPEAT, EU, E-standby	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source

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