Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS X58L-AP038E laptop Intel Pentium Mobile T3400 vs HP G72-130ED Notebook PC

101specifications compared
50differ
51identical
57known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- X58L-AP038E laptop Intel Pentium Mobile T3400:39.1 cm (15.4")
- G72-130ED Notebook PC:43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution
- X58L-AP038E laptop Intel Pentium Mobile T3400:1280 x 800 pixels
- G72-130ED Notebook PC:1600 x 900 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- X58L-AP038E laptop Intel Pentium Mobile T3400:16:10
- G72-130ED Notebook PC:16:9
Processor family
- X58L-AP038E laptop Intel Pentium Mobile T3400:Intel Pentium Mobile
- G72-130ED Notebook PC:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- X58L-AP038E laptop Intel Pentium Mobile T3400:T3400
- G72-130ED Notebook PC:i3-350M
Processor threads
- X58L-AP038E laptop Intel Pentium Mobile T3400:2
- G72-130ED Notebook PC:4
Processor frequency
- X58L-AP038E laptop Intel Pentium Mobile T3400:2.16 GHz
- G72-130ED Notebook PC:2.26 GHz
Processor cache
- X58L-AP038E laptop Intel Pentium Mobile T3400:1 MB
- G72-130ED Notebook PC:3 MB

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Comparison of X58L-AP038E, G72-130ED Notebook PC
158 specifications	A ASUS X58L-AP038E laptop Intel Pentium Mobile T3400 Model X58L-AP038E View product	B HP G72-130ED Notebook PC View product
Designidentical
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China
Product colourKnown for one	Black	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.1 cm (15.4")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1280 x 800 pixels	1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD+
LED backlightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	16:9
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	600:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel Pentium Mobile	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	T3400	i3-350M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threadsDiffers	2	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.16 GHz	2.26 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	1 MB	3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L2	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 478	BGA 1288
Processor lithographyDiffers	65 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Pentium T3000 Series for Mobile	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Merom	Arrandale
Bus typeDiffers	FSB	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	M0	C2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x16
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	291 M	382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	143 mm²	81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	13	17
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor front side busKnown for one	667 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	1 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 1 GB	2 x 2 GB
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	667 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	250 GB	500 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedDiffers	5400 RPM	7200 RPM
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for one	DVD Super Multi DL	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® GMA X3100	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5430
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.512 GB
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	667 MHz
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.234 GB
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Fast Ethernet, WLAN	Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffers	Wi-Fi	IEEE 802.11b/g
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Wi-FiKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	3
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers	1	0
TV-in port	No	No
TV-out	No	No
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel GL960 Express	Intel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	QWERTY
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows Vista Business	Windows 7 Home Premium
Trial softwareKnown for one	Norton Internet Security 2008	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features13 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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	45 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
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 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)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	No	Yes
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® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers	35583	43529
Processor codeDiffers	SLB3P	SLBPL
Processor package sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	No	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter powerKnown for one	65 W	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	9.45 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	19 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	2.8 kg	3 kg
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	412 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	269 mm
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.24 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.74 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	364 x 264 x 35.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Infrared data port	No	No
Internal modemDiffers	Yes	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem speedKnown for one	56 Kbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeKnown for one	V.92	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Azalia	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio system full duplexKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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