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ASUSPRO B400VC-W3029G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop vs ASUSPRO P55VA-SO030G Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M Laptop

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  • 128specifications compared
  • 36differ
  • 92identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • ASUSPRO B400VC-W3029G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Black, Stainless steel
    • ASUSPRO P55VA-SO030G Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M Laptop:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • ASUSPRO B400VC-W3029G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
    • ASUSPRO P55VA-SO030G Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor family
    • ASUSPRO B400VC-W3029G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • ASUSPRO P55VA-SO030G Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • ASUSPRO B400VC-W3029G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • ASUSPRO P55VA-SO030G Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • ASUSPRO B400VC-W3029G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:i5-3317U
    • ASUSPRO P55VA-SO030G Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M Laptop:i3-3120M
  • Processor frequency
    • ASUSPRO B400VC-W3029G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:1.7 GHz
    • ASUSPRO P55VA-SO030G Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M Laptop:2.5 GHz
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • ASUSPRO B400VC-W3029G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:17 W
    • ASUSPRO P55VA-SO030G Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M Laptop:35 W
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • ASUSPRO B400VC-W3029G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:17
    • ASUSPRO P55VA-SO030G Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M Laptop:25

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Comparison of B400VC-W3029G, P55VA-SO030G
162 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, Stainless steelBlack
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Processor7 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-3317Ui3-3120M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1023Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile seriesIntel Core i3-3100 Mobile Series
SteppingKnown for oneL1Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W35 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1725
Memoryidentical
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers628 GB500 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one128 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMMC, SD
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® NVS™ 5200MNot available
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz1100 MHz
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers32
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
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM77 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 8 Pro
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for oneWindows 8 ProUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features6 differ
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers6570771465
Processor codeKnown for oneSR0N8Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 mm37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4700 mAh
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.42 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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 & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.6 kg2.6 kg
WidthDiffers339 mm378 mm
DepthDiffers224 mm252 mm
HeightDiffers21 mm34.9 mm
Other features1 differ
Intel segment taggingDiffersEnterprise, ProfessionalSmall Business
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUL, TUV, CE Marking Compliance, FCC Compliance, BSMI, Australia C-TICK / NZ A-Tick Compliance, CCC, CB, EPEAT, Energy star, RoHS
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR

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