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ASUS A-SX123H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop vs ASUS K55VD-SX640D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M

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  • 149specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 132identical
  • 16known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • A-SX123H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:Black
    • K55VD-SX640D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:Black, Brown
  • Processor model
    • A-SX123H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:i5-3210M
    • K55VD-SX640D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:i5-3230M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • A-SX123H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:3.1 GHz
    • K55VD-SX640D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:3.2 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • A-SX123H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:2.5 GHz
    • K55VD-SX640D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:2.6 GHz
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • A-SX123H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:25
    • K55VD-SX640D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:26
  • Internal memory
    • A-SX123H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:6 GB
    • K55VD-SX640D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:4 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • A-SX123H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:750 GB
    • K55VD-SX640D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:500 GB
  • HDD capacity
    • A-SX123H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:750 GB
    • K55VD-SX640D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:500 GB

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Comparison of A-SX123H, K55VD-SX640D
165 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Brown
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Housing materialKnown for oneAluminiumUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation3rd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-3210Mi5-3230M
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.6 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1023BGA 1023
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
Processor codenameIvy BridgeIvy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingL1L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W35 W
Tjunction105 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2526
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD size2.5"2.5"
Optical drive typeDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMMC, SDMMC, SD
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® 610M
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® 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 ID0x1660x166
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster Lite
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)0.3 MP0.3 MP
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothNoNo
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uUnknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
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
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel HM76 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8No
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography22 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 version1.001.00
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)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
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 KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)NoNo
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers6570872056
Processor codeDiffersSR0N0SR0WX
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells66
Battery capacity50 Wh50 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W90 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output current4.74 A4.74 A
AC adapter output voltage19 V19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Password protection typeDiffersBIOS, HDDBIOS, HDD, User
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight2.52 kg2.52 kg
Width378 mm378 mm
Depth251 mm251 mm
Height (front)2.55 cm2.55 cm
Height (rear)3.19 cm3.19 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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