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ASUS A42JV-VX072D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M vs ASUS A46CA-WX048H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U

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  • 140specifications compared
  • 49differ
  • 91identical
  • 16known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • A42JV-VX072D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:Black
    • A46CA-WX048H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Black, Stainless steel
  • Processor family
    • A42JV-VX072D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • A46CA-WX048H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • A42JV-VX072D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • A46CA-WX048H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • A42JV-VX072D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:i5-460M
    • A46CA-WX048H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:i3-3217U
  • Processor frequency
    • A42JV-VX072D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:2.53 GHz
    • A46CA-WX048H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:1.8 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • A42JV-VX072D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:2.5 GT/s
    • A46CA-WX048H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:5 GT/s
  • Processor socket
    • A42JV-VX072D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:BGA 1288
    • A46CA-WX048H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:BGA 1023
  • Processor lithography
    • A42JV-VX072D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:32 nm
    • A46CA-WX048H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:22 nm

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Comparison of A42JV-VX072D, A46CA-WX048H
156 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Stainless steel
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-460Mi3-3217U
Processor frequencyDiffers2.53 GHz1.8 GHz
System bus rateDiffers2.5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1288BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-400 SeriesIntel Core i3-3200 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersArrandaleIvy Bridge
SteppingDiffersK0L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W17 W
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x161x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1918
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one382 MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one81 mm²Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Memory clock speedDiffers1066 MHz1600 MHz
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 335MNot available
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers500 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs766 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x166
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSRS Premium SoundSonicMaster Lite
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM55 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersFreeDOSWindows 8
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features15 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers45 nm22 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers5017965697
Processor codeDiffersSLC22SR0N9
Processor package sizeDiffersrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x2831 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Battery capacityDiffers48 Wh44 Wh
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W65 W
AC adapter output currentDiffers4.74 A3.42 A
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.2 kg2 kg
WidthDiffers349 mm348 mm
DepthDiffers238 mm248 mm
HeightDiffers36.5 mm21 mm

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