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Acer Aspire 5 A515-51G-57HQ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop vs ASUS Vivobook 15 X540NA-GQ017 Intel® Pentium® 3550M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB 500 GB HDD Black

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  • 107specifications compared
  • 48differ
  • 59identical
  • 63known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-57HQ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Vivobook 15 X540NA-GQ017 Intel® Pentium® 3550M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB 500 GB HDD Black:Intel® Pentium®
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-57HQ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:i5-7200U
    • Vivobook 15 X540NA-GQ017 Intel® Pentium® 3550M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB 500 GB HDD Black:3550M
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-57HQ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:4
    • Vivobook 15 X540NA-GQ017 Intel® Pentium® 3550M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB 500 GB HDD Black:2
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-57HQ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:3.1 GHz
    • Vivobook 15 X540NA-GQ017 Intel® Pentium® 3550M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB 500 GB HDD Black:2.4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-57HQ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:2.5 GHz
    • Vivobook 15 X540NA-GQ017 Intel® Pentium® 3550M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB 500 GB HDD Black:2.3 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-57HQ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:4 GT/s
    • Vivobook 15 X540NA-GQ017 Intel® Pentium® 3550M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB 500 GB HDD Black:5 GT/s
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-57HQ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:3 MB
    • Vivobook 15 X540NA-GQ017 Intel® Pentium® 3550M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB 500 GB HDD Black:2 MB
  • Processor socket
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-57HQ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:BGA 1356
    • Vivobook 15 X540NA-GQ017 Intel® Pentium® 3550M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB 500 GB HDD Black:PGA946

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Comparison of A515-51G-57HQ, X540NA-GQ017
170 specifications
Displayidentical
Display resolutionKnown for one1366 x 768 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor17 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Pentium®
Processor generationKnown for one7th gen Intel® Core™ i5Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffersi5-7200U3550M
Processor threadsDiffers42
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.3 GHz
System bus rateDiffers4 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB2 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1356PGA946
Processor lithographyDiffers14 nm22 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor codenameDiffersKaby LakeHaswell
Bus typeDiffersOPIDMI2
SteppingDiffersH0C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W37 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one2.7 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one7.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Pentium 3000 series for Mobile
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 W
Memory1 differ
Internal memory typeKnown for oneDDR4-SDRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory form factorDiffersSO-DIMMOn-board
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSD, SDHC, SDXCUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNVIDIA® GeForce® 920MXUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 620Intel® HD Graphics
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers32 GB8 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one12.0Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one4.4Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x5916Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of microphonesKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Sleep-and-Charge portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Keyboardidentical
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedKnown for oneWindows 10 HomeUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features18 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS GuardDiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers9544377404
Processor codeDiffersSR2ZUSR1HD
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 24 mm37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
UARTKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers43
Battery life (max)Known for one7 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source33 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W33 W
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.75 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.2 kg2 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm381 mm
DepthDiffers263 mm251 mm
HeightDiffers21.6 mm27.2 mm
Securityidentical
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD, User

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