Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS A42N-VX091D laptop AMD Phenom II X3 N830 vs ASUS K55VD-SX041D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M

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  • 81specifications compared
  • 32differ
  • 49identical
  • 82known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • A42N-VX091D laptop AMD Phenom II X3 N830:Black
    • K55VD-SX041D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:Brown
  • Display diagonal
    • A42N-VX091D laptop AMD Phenom II X3 N830:35.6 cm (14")
    • K55VD-SX041D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor manufacturer
    • A42N-VX091D laptop AMD Phenom II X3 N830:AMD
    • K55VD-SX041D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:Intel
  • Processor family
    • A42N-VX091D laptop AMD Phenom II X3 N830:AMD Phenom II X3
    • K55VD-SX041D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • A42N-VX091D laptop AMD Phenom II X3 N830:N830
    • K55VD-SX041D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:i5-3210M
  • Processor cores
    • A42N-VX091D laptop AMD Phenom II X3 N830:3
    • K55VD-SX041D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:2
  • Processor frequency
    • A42N-VX091D laptop AMD Phenom II X3 N830:2.1 GHz
    • K55VD-SX041D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:2.5 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • A42N-VX091D laptop AMD Phenom II X3 N830:1.5 MB
    • K55VD-SX041D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:3 MB

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Comparison of A42N-VX091D, K55VD-SX041D
163 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBrown
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD Phenom II X3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersN830i5-3210M
Processor coresDiffers32
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz2.5 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers1.5 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1023
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIvy Bridge
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceL1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers1 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers1066 MHz1600 MHz
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB750 GB
HDD capacityDiffers320 GB750 GB
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 610M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Graphics card familyDiffersAMDIntel, NVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
On-board graphics card familyDiffersAMD Radeon HD 4000Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 4250Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x166
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSRS PremiumSonic Master
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Network1 differ
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0+HS
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers31
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD M880GIntel HM76 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 nm
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65708
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR0N0
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers47 Wh50 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W65 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD, User
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.2 kg2.52 kg
WidthDiffers349 mm251 mm
DepthDiffers238 mm378 mm
Height (front)Differs3.5 cm2.5 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.74 cm3.1 cm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC/DC
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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