Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS A42JY-VX164D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M vs ASUS A54C-SX137V laptop Intel® Pentium® B960

139specifications compared
49differ
90identical
13known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- A42JY-VX164D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:35.6 cm (14")
- A54C-SX137V laptop Intel® Pentium® B960:39.6 cm (15.6")
Processor family
- A42JY-VX164D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Intel® Core™ i3
- A54C-SX137V laptop Intel® Pentium® B960:Intel® Pentium®
Processor model
- A42JY-VX164D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:i3-380M
- A54C-SX137V laptop Intel® Pentium® B960:B960
Processor threads
- A42JY-VX164D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:4
- A54C-SX137V laptop Intel® Pentium® B960:2
Processor frequency
- A42JY-VX164D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:2.53 GHz
- A54C-SX137V laptop Intel® Pentium® B960:2.2 GHz
System bus rate
- A42JY-VX164D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:2.5 GT/s
- A54C-SX137V laptop Intel® Pentium® B960:5 GT/s
Processor cache
- A42JY-VX164D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:3 MB
- A54C-SX137V laptop Intel® Pentium® B960:2 MB
Processor cache type
- A42JY-VX164D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Smart Cache
- A54C-SX137V laptop Intel® Pentium® B960:L3

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Comparison of A42JY-VX164D, A54C-SX137V
152 specifications	A ASUS A42JY-VX164D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M Model A42JY-VX164D View product	B ASUS A54C-SX137V laptop Intel® Pentium® B960 Model A54C-SX137V View product
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	35.6 cm (14")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
HD type	HD	HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Pentium®
Processor modelDiffers	i3-380M	B960
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threadsDiffers	4	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.53 GHz	2.2 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	2.5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	2 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L3
Processor socketDiffers	PGA988	Socket 988
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series	Intel Pentium B900 Series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffers	Arrandale	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Q0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	90 °C	85 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	19	22
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor generationKnown for one	Intel® Core™ i3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	382 M	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	81 mm²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	2 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	1066 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 2 GB
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	6 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	320 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	500 GB	320 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD size	2.5"	2.5"
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, SD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Graphics card family	Intel	Intel
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	500 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	667 MHz	1100 MHz
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	SRS PS	HD
Speakers manufacturer	Altec Lansing	Altec Lansing
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)	0.3 MP	0.3 MP
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technology	Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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
Bluetooth	No	No
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking standardsDiffers	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u	IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	3	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
S/PDIF out portDiffers	No	Yes
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® HM55 Express	Intel® HM65 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Full-size keyboard	Yes	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	FreeDOS	Windows 7 Home Premium
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Windows 7 Ultimate Windows 7 Professional Windows 7 Home Premium Windows 7 Home Basic	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features10 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers	45 nm	32 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	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 Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs	Yes	No
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	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	Yes	No
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® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	50178	59836
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SR07V
Processor package sizeDiffers	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28	37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1/4.2	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	36 bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	4
Battery capacityDiffers	47 Wh	37 Wh
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	90 W	65 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentDiffers	4.74 A	3.42 A
AC adapter output voltage	19 V	19 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.2 kg	2.6 kg
WidthDiffers	349 mm	378 mm
DepthDiffers	238 mm	253 mm
Height (front)Differs	3 cm	3.56 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.65 cm	3.72 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	AC	AC
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC

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