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ASUSPRO B43F-VO121X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M vs ASUSPRO B53F-SO206X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M

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  • 134specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 111identical
  • 15known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • ASUSPRO B43F-VO121X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:35.6 cm (14")
    • ASUSPRO B53F-SO206X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor family
    • ASUSPRO B43F-VO121X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • ASUSPRO B53F-SO206X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • ASUSPRO B43F-VO121X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • ASUSPRO B53F-SO206X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • ASUSPRO B43F-VO121X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:i5-480M
    • ASUSPRO B53F-SO206X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:i3-380M
  • Processor frequency
    • ASUSPRO B43F-VO121X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:2.66 GHz
    • ASUSPRO B53F-SO206X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:2.53 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • ASUSPRO B43F-VO121X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:BGA 1288
    • ASUSPRO B53F-SO206X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:PGA988
  • Tjunction
    • ASUSPRO B43F-VO121X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:105 °C
    • ASUSPRO B53F-SO206X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:90 °C
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • ASUSPRO B43F-VO121X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:20
    • ASUSPRO B53F-SO206X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:19

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Comparison of B43F-VO121X, B53F-SO206X
149 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Housing materialPlasticPlastic
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-480Mi3-380M
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor frequencyDiffers2.66 GHz2.53 GHz
System bus rate2.5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1288PGA988
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-400 SeriesIntel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameArrandaleArrandale
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C90 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x161x16
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
Number of Processing Die Transistors382 M382 M
Processing Die size81 mm²81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2019
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Core™ i3
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.93 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneK0Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB3 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity320 GB320 GB
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity320 GB320 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
Optical drive typeDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, MS PRO, SD
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
Graphics card familyIntelIntel
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequency500 MHz500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs766 MHz667 MHz
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakers22
Speakers manufacturerAltec LansingAltec Lansing
Audio formats supportedDiffersAAC, MP3AAC, MP3, WMA
Network1 differ
Mobile network connectionYesYes
Mobile network generation3G3G
Wi-FiYesYes
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1+EDR
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity11
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity11
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Microphone inYesYes
ExpressCard slotYesYes
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SmartCard slotYesYes
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
TV-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
USB 1.1 ports quantity00
Docking connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel® HM55 ExpressIntel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard layoutQWERTYQWERTY
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Drivers includedYesYes
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography45 nm45 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)NoNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.0No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)DiffersYes36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers5295250178
Processor package sizerPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1/4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSLC26Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers47 Wh4400 mAh
Poweridentical
AC adapter power65 W65 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Password protection typeBIOS, HDD, UserBIOS, HDD, User
HDD user passwordYesYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.48 kg2.69 kg
WidthDiffers350 mm384 mm
DepthDiffers245 mm263 mm
Height (front)3.3 cm3.3 cm
Height (rear)3.5 cm3.5 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Power requirements100 - 240V, 19V100 - 240V, 19V
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC/DC
Intel segment taggingEnterprise, ProfessionalEnterprise, Professional
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC

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