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ASUSPRO B53A-SO196D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop vs ASUSPRO PU401LA-WO032D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4010U Laptop

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  • 123specifications compared
  • 47differ
  • 76identical
  • 57known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • ASUSPRO B53A-SO196D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • ASUSPRO PU401LA-WO032D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4010U Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor family
    • ASUSPRO B53A-SO196D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • ASUSPRO PU401LA-WO032D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4010U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • ASUSPRO B53A-SO196D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • ASUSPRO PU401LA-WO032D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4010U Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • ASUSPRO B53A-SO196D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:i5-3230M
    • ASUSPRO PU401LA-WO032D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4010U Laptop:i3-4010U
  • Processor frequency
    • ASUSPRO B53A-SO196D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:2.6 GHz
    • ASUSPRO PU401LA-WO032D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4010U Laptop:1.7 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • ASUSPRO B53A-SO196D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:BGA 1023
    • ASUSPRO PU401LA-WO032D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4010U Laptop:BGA 1168
  • Processor codename
    • ASUSPRO B53A-SO196D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Ivy Bridge
    • ASUSPRO PU401LA-WO032D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4010U Laptop:Haswell
  • Bus type
    • ASUSPRO B53A-SO196D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:DMI
    • ASUSPRO PU401LA-WO032D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4010U Laptop:DMI2

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Comparison of B53A-SO196D, PU401LA-WO032D
180 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Native aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16:9
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-3230Mi3-4010U
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz1.7 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023BGA 1168
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile seriesIntel® Core™ i3-4000 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeHaswell
Bus typeDiffersDMIDMI2
SteppingDiffersL1C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W15 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1612
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x42x4, 4x1
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.2 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
L3 cacheKnown for one3 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
FSB ParityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one26Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB12 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB516 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super MultiUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 4400
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.2/12
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.3
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1660xA16
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneSonicMasterUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Processor special features9 differ
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.5
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) 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 Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers7205675107
Processor codeDiffersSR0WXSSSR16Q
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 (BGA1023)40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
UARTKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one22 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source44 Wh
Security1 differ
Password protection typeDiffersBIOS, HDD, UserHDD, User, BIOS
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificates1 differ
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
CertificationDiffersUL, CE Marking Compliance, FCC Compliance, BSMI, Australia C-TICK / NZ A-Tick Compliance, CCC, GOST-R, CB, EPEAT, Energy star, IDA, CECP, WEEE, Erp 2013, FIPS 201UL, TUV, CE Marking Compliance, FCC Compliance, BSMI, Australia C-TICK / NZ A-Tick Compliance, CCC, GOST-R, CB, EPEAT, Energy star, IDA, CECP, WEEE, Erp 2013, TCO4.0, RoHS, JATE
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.69 kg1.77 kg
WidthDiffers384 mm339 mm
DepthDiffers263 mm239.5 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22.5 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.2 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.5 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other features1 differ
Intel segment taggingDiffersEnterprise, ProfessionalSmall Business

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