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ASUS A93SM-YZ023V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M vs ASUS X550CA-SI30303T-W laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U

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  • 130specifications compared
  • 46differ
  • 84identical
  • 17known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • A93SM-YZ023V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:Brown
    • X550CA-SI30303T-W laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:White
  • Display diagonal
    • A93SM-YZ023V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:46.7 cm (18.4")
    • X550CA-SI30303T-W laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • A93SM-YZ023V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:1980 x 1080 pixels
    • X550CA-SI30303T-W laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:1366 x 768 pixels
  • HD type
    • A93SM-YZ023V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:2K Ultra HD
    • X550CA-SI30303T-W laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Not supported
  • Processor family
    • A93SM-YZ023V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • X550CA-SI30303T-W laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • A93SM-YZ023V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • X550CA-SI30303T-W laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • A93SM-YZ023V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:i5-2450M
    • X550CA-SI30303T-W laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:i3-3217U
  • Processor frequency
    • A93SM-YZ023V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:2.5 GHz
    • X550CA-SI30303T-W laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:1.8 GHz

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Comparison of A93SM-YZ023V, X550CA-SI30303T-W
147 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBrownWhite
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers46.7 cm (18.4")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1980 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeDiffers2K Ultra HDNot supported
Processor11 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-2450Mi3-3217U
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i3-3200 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingDiffersJ1L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W17 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2518
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.1 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Memory clock speedKnown for one1333 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one4x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, MS PRO, Memory Stick (MS), SDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630MNot available
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1300 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1160x166
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one1 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicFocusSonicMaster
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers31
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel HM76
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 8
Processor special features7 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers5345265697
Processor codeDiffersSR04ZSR0N9
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)31 x 24 mm
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Battery capacityDiffers56 Wh37 Wh
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W65 W
AC adapter output currentDiffers6.3 A3.42 A
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD, User
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers4.11 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers441 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers295 mm251 mm
Height (front)Differs4.23 cm2.48 cm
Height (rear)Differs5.59 cm3.17 cm

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