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ASUS X42JR-VX140D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM vs Samsung 5 550P5C Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM

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  • 125specifications compared
  • 58differ
  • 67identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • X42JR-VX140D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Black
    • 5 550P5C Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • X42JR-VX140D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:35.6 cm (14")
    • 5 550P5C Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor generation
    • X42JR-VX140D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • 5 550P5C Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • X42JR-VX140D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:i7-740QM
    • 5 550P5C Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:i7-3630QM
  • Processor boost frequency
    • X42JR-VX140D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:2.93 GHz
    • 5 550P5C Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:3.4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • X42JR-VX140D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:1.73 GHz
    • 5 550P5C Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:2.4 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • X42JR-VX140D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:2.5 GT/s
    • 5 550P5C Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:5 GT/s
  • Processor socket
    • X42JR-VX140D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Socket 988
    • 5 550P5C Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:PGA988

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Comparison of X42JR-VX140D, 550P5C
161 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
Processor14 differ
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i73rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-740QMi7-3630QM
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.93 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.73 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rateDiffers2.5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988PGA988
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-700 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersClarksfieldIvy Bridge
SteppingDiffersB1E1
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers23.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1324
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one774 MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one296 mm²Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers1066 MHz1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 4 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA II
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobility Radeon HD 5470NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Graphics card familyDiffersATIIntel, NVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersNot availableIntel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1150 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x166
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSRS Premium SoundHD
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM55 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboardidentical
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersFreeDOSWindows 8
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features20 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 nm
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
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® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers4902471459
Processor codeDiffersSLBQGSR0UX
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.2AVX
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one48 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
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 one4.74 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Password protection typeDiffersBIOS, HDDBIOS
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.2 kg2.5 kg
WidthDiffers349 mm367.9 mm
DepthDiffers238 mm242.8 mm
HeightDiffers36.5 mm30.4 mm
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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