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ASUS A450CA-WX106D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U vs ASUS X453MA-WX393H laptop Intel® Pentium® N3540

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  • 119specifications compared
  • 47differ
  • 72identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • A450CA-WX106D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Red
    • X453MA-WX393H laptop Intel® Pentium® N3540:White
  • Processor family
    • A450CA-WX106D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Intel® Core™ i3
    • X453MA-WX393H laptop Intel® Pentium® N3540:Intel® Pentium®
  • Processor model
    • A450CA-WX106D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:i3-3217U
    • X453MA-WX393H laptop Intel® Pentium® N3540:N3540
  • Processor cores
    • A450CA-WX106D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:2
    • X453MA-WX393H laptop Intel® Pentium® N3540:4
  • Processor frequency
    • A450CA-WX106D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:1.8 GHz
    • X453MA-WX393H laptop Intel® Pentium® N3540:2.16 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • A450CA-WX106D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:3 MB
    • X453MA-WX393H laptop Intel® Pentium® N3540:2 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • A450CA-WX106D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Smart Cache
    • X453MA-WX393H laptop Intel® Pentium® N3540:L2
  • Processor socket
    • A450CA-WX106D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:BGA 1023
    • X453MA-WX393H laptop Intel® Pentium® N3540:BGA 1170

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Comparison of A450CA-WX106D, X453MA-WX393H
161 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersRedWhite
Displayidentical
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor15 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Pentium®
Processor generationKnown for one3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffersi3-3217UN3540
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.16 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL2
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023BGA 1170
Processor operating modesDiffers64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-3200 Mobile SeriesIntel® Pentium N3000 Series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeBay Trail
Bus typeKnown for oneDMIUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingDiffersL1C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W7.5 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers164
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one18Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.66 GHz
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.5 W
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one1x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Storage1 differ
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDHC, SDXCSD, SDHC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNot availableUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz313 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz896 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x166Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source896 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.2
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMasterSonicFocus
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers01
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel HM76 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersFreeDOSWindows 8.1
Processor special features15 differ
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers6569782105
Processor codeDiffersSR0N9SR1YW
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 mm25 x 27 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneAVXUnknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersYesNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers42
Battery capacityDiffers37 Wh30 Wh
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W33 W
AC adapter output currentDiffers3.42 A1.75 A
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers2.1 kg2 kg
DepthDiffers241 mm242 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.48 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.17 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25.3 mm
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUL, CE Marking Compliance, CCC, CB, EPEAT, EU Flower, Energy star, WEEE, RoHS
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR

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