Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS X55A-SX112H Intel® Pentium® B980 Laptop vs Samsung RC NP-RC520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop

127specifications compared
49differ
78identical
37known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- X55A-SX112H Intel® Pentium® B980 Laptop:Black
- RC NP-RC520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:Silver
Processor family
- X55A-SX112H Intel® Pentium® B980 Laptop:Intel® Pentium®
- RC NP-RC520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- X55A-SX112H Intel® Pentium® B980 Laptop:B980
- RC NP-RC520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:i3-2310M
Processor threads
- X55A-SX112H Intel® Pentium® B980 Laptop:2
- RC NP-RC520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:4
Processor frequency
- X55A-SX112H Intel® Pentium® B980 Laptop:2.4 GHz
- RC NP-RC520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:2.1 GHz
Processor cache
- X55A-SX112H Intel® Pentium® B980 Laptop:2 MB
- RC NP-RC520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:3 MB
Processor cache type
- X55A-SX112H Intel® Pentium® B980 Laptop:L2
- RC NP-RC520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:Smart Cache
Processor socket
- X55A-SX112H Intel® Pentium® B980 Laptop:PGA988
- RC NP-RC520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:BGA 1023

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Comparison of X55A-SX112H, NP-RC520
164 specifications	A ASUS X55A-SX112H Intel® Pentium® B980 Laptop Model X55A-SX112H View product	B Samsung RC NP-RC520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop Model NP-RC520 View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black	Silver
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
HD typeKnown for one	HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Pentium®	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	B980	i3-2310M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threadsDiffers	2	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	2.1 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L2	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	PGA988	BGA 1023
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Pentium B900 Series for Mobile	Intel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Sandy Bridge	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	Q0	J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	85 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	24	21
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1333 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	16 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	500 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	320 GB	500 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, SD	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD sizeKnown for one	2.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR3
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequency	650 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1150 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0x116
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	SonicMaster Lite	HDA
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 W
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Altec Lansing	Unknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Front cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs	0.3 MP	1.3 MP
Network2 differ
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 rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.0+HS
Data networkKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
Networking standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
4G WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Integrated 4G WiMAXDiffers	No	Yes
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	0
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 in	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® HM70 Express	Intel® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor special features14 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	No	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	32 nm	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 Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs	No	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Insider™Differs	No	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	69669	52220
Processor codeDiffers	SR0J1	SR04S
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)	37.5 x 37.5 xrPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	47 Wh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery voltageKnown for one	19 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	90 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
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	2.45 kg	2.56 kg
WidthDiffers	378 mm	381.7 mm
DepthDiffers	253 mm	256.5 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.62 cm	2.92 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.19 cm	3.15 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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