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ASUS X54C-SX178R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M vs Samsung 5 550P5C-S02 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM

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  • 135specifications compared
  • 53differ
  • 82identical
  • 48known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • X54C-SX178R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • 5 550P5C-S02 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:1600 x 900 pixels
  • Processor family
    • X54C-SX178R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • 5 550P5C-S02 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • X54C-SX178R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • 5 550P5C-S02 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • X54C-SX178R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:i3-2310M
    • 5 550P5C-S02 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:i7-3610QM
  • Processor cores
    • X54C-SX178R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2
    • 5 550P5C-S02 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:4
  • Processor threads
    • X54C-SX178R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:4
    • 5 550P5C-S02 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:8
  • Processor frequency
    • X54C-SX178R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2.1 GHz
    • 5 550P5C-S02 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:2.3 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • X54C-SX178R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:3 MB
    • 5 550P5C-S02 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:6 MB

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Comparison of X54C-SX178R, 550P5C-S02
183 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSilver
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD+
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 cd/m²
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i33rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-2310Mi7-3610QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz2.3 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023Socket G2
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2123
ECC supported by processorNoNo
SteppingKnown for oneJ1Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers1333 MHz1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 4 GB
Memory slotsDiffers1x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB1 TB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers320 GB1 TB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA II
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiBlu-Ray RW
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelIntel, NVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequency650 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1100 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1160x166
NVIDIA Optimus technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDA
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs0.3 MP1.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeNoNo
Optical drive interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Network3 differ
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
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet, WLAN, BT
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
S-Video portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Parallel ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 1.1 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home BasicWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNorton Internet Security
Processor special features6 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5222064899
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 xrPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Processor codeKnown for oneSR04SUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityDiffers37 Wh56 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W120 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jackYesYes
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
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg2.5 kg
WidthDiffers378 mm367.9 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm242.8 mm
Height (front)Differs3.56 cm2.99 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.72 cm3.04 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM65 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source

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