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ASUS A46CA-WX038H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U vs ASUS K43SM-VX090 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M

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  • 141specifications compared
  • 39differ
  • 102identical
  • 12known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • A46CA-WX038H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Black, Stainless steel
    • K43SM-VX090 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:Brown
  • Processor family
    • A46CA-WX038H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Intel® Core™ i3
    • K43SM-VX090 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • A46CA-WX038H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • K43SM-VX090 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • A46CA-WX038H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:i3-3217U
    • K43SM-VX090 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:i5-2450M
  • Processor frequency
    • A46CA-WX038H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:1.8 GHz
    • K43SM-VX090 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:2.5 GHz
  • Processor lithography
    • A46CA-WX038H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:22 nm
    • K43SM-VX090 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:32 nm
  • Processor codename
    • A46CA-WX038H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Ivy Bridge
    • K43SM-VX090 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:Sandy Bridge
  • Stepping
    • A46CA-WX038H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:L1
    • K43SM-VX090 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:J1

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Comparison of A46CA-WX038H, K43SM-VX090
153 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, Stainless steelBrown
Processor11 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i32nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-3217Ui5-2450M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-3200 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeSandy Bridge
SteppingDiffersL1J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1825
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1023Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz1333 MHz
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz1300 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1660x116
Audioidentical
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAltec Lansing
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 MP
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM76 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8No
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features7 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers6569753452
Processor codeDiffersSR0N9SR04Z
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 mm37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityDiffers44 Wh56 Wh
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W90 W
AC adapter output currentDiffers3.42 A4.74 A
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers2 kg2.44 kg
DepthDiffers248 mm242 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.95 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.48 cm
HeightKnown for one21 mmUnknown — not stated by the source

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