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ASUS X42JY-VX159R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M vs Samsung 5 530U3C-A06ES Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop

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  • 138specifications compared
  • 60differ
  • 78identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • X42JY-VX159R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M:Blue
    • 5 530U3C-A06ES Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • X42JY-VX159R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M:35.6 cm (14")
    • 5 530U3C-A06ES Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Processor model
    • X42JY-VX159R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M:i3-350M
    • 5 530U3C-A06ES Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:i3-3217U
  • Processor frequency
    • X42JY-VX159R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M:2.26 GHz
    • 5 530U3C-A06ES Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:1.8 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • X42JY-VX159R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M:2.5 GT/s
    • 5 530U3C-A06ES Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:5 GT/s
  • Processor socket
    • X42JY-VX159R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M:BGA 1288
    • 5 530U3C-A06ES Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:BGA 1023
  • Processor lithography
    • X42JY-VX159R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M:32 nm
    • 5 530U3C-A06ES Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:22 nm
  • Processor codename
    • X42JY-VX159R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M:Arrandale
    • 5 530U3C-A06ES Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:Ivy Bridge

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169 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlueSilver
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")33.8 cm (13.3")
Processor11 differ
Processor modelDiffersi3-350Mi3-3217U
Processor frequencyDiffers2.26 GHz1.8 GHz
System bus rateDiffers2.5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1288BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i3-3200 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersArrandaleIvy Bridge
SteppingDiffersC2L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W17 W
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x161x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1718
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one382 MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one81 mm²Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers3 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers1066 MHz1600 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM1x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB524 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHybrid-HDD
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA II
Flash memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SDSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 6470MNot available
Graphics card familyDiffersAMD, IntelIntel
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers500 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs667 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x166
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSRS Premium SoundSoundAlive
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs0.3 MP1.3 MP
Network2 differ
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Wi-Fi data rate (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 Mbit/s
Bluetooth versionDiffers2.0+EDR4.0
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM55 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home BasicWindows 8
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features15 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers45 nm22 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
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
Processor ARK IDDiffers4352965697
Processor codeDiffersSLBPLSR0N9
Processor package sizeDiffersrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x2831 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one36 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Battery capacityDiffers47 Wh45 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W40 W
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
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.2 kg1.52 kg
WidthDiffers349 mm315.1 mm
DepthDiffers238 mm218.9 mm
Height (front)Differs3.5 cm1.49 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.74 cm1.76 cm
Packaging contentidentical
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
Number of products includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC

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