Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS X42JR-VX140D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM vs ASUS X45VD-VX002D laptop Intel® Pentium® B970

130specifications compared
50differ
80identical
26known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- X42JR-VX140D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Black
- X45VD-VX002D laptop Intel® Pentium® B970:Grey
Display diagonal
- X42JR-VX140D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:35.6 cm (14")
- X45VD-VX002D laptop Intel® Pentium® B970:39.6 cm (15.6")
Processor family
- X42JR-VX140D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Intel® Core™ i7
- X45VD-VX002D laptop Intel® Pentium® B970:Intel® Pentium®
Processor model
- X42JR-VX140D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:i7-740QM
- X45VD-VX002D laptop Intel® Pentium® B970:B970
Processor cores
- X42JR-VX140D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:4
- X45VD-VX002D laptop Intel® Pentium® B970:2
Processor threads
- X42JR-VX140D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:8
- X45VD-VX002D laptop Intel® Pentium® B970:2
Processor frequency
- X42JR-VX140D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:1.73 GHz
- X45VD-VX002D laptop Intel® Pentium® B970:2.3 GHz
System bus rate
- X42JR-VX140D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:2.5 GT/s
- X45VD-VX002D laptop Intel® Pentium® B970:5 GT/s

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Comparison of X42JR-VX140D, X45VD-VX002D
156 specifications	A ASUS X42JR-VX140D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM Model X42JR-VX140D View product	B ASUS X45VD-VX002D laptop Intel® Pentium® B970 Model X45VD-VX002D View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Grey
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	35.6 cm (14")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor17 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Pentium®
Processor modelDiffers	i7-740QM	B970
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	8	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.73 GHz	2.3 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	2.5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	2 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L3
Processor socket	Socket 988	Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers	45 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-700 Mobile Series	Intel Pentium B900 Series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffers	Clarksfield	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	B1	Q0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	45 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	85 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	2	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	13	23
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor generationKnown for one	Intel® Core™ i7	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	2.93 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	774 M	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	296 mm²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	1066 MHz	1333 MHz
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity	500 GB	500 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacity	500 GB	500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5"
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD	MMC, SD
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5470	NVIDIA® GeForce® 610M
Graphics card familyDiffers	ATI	Intel, NVIDIA
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1150 MHz
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Speakers manufacturer	Altec Lansing	Altec Lansing
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Audio systemKnown for one	SRS Premium Sound	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribe	No	No
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	0	1
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone inDiffers	No	Yes
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Headphone connectivity	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 mm
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® HM55 Express	Intel HM76 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	FreeDOS	FreeDOS
Processor special features14 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs	Yes	No
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	1.0	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	49024	63915
Processor codeDiffers	SLBQG	SR0J2
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 mm	37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.2	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityDiffers	48 Wh	47 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	90 W	90 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output current	4.74 A	4.74 A
AC adapter output voltage	19 V	19 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	Yes	No
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS, HDD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.2 kg	2.3 kg
WidthDiffers	349 mm	347 mm
DepthDiffers	238 mm	245 mm
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.62 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.58 cm
HeightKnown for one	36.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	AC	AC
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC

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