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ASUSPRO B8230UA-GH0025E Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop vs ASUSPRO P2520LA-XO0403E laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U

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  • 120specifications compared
  • 47differ
  • 73identical
  • 55known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • ASUSPRO B8230UA-GH0025E Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:31.8 cm (12.5")
    • ASUSPRO P2520LA-XO0403E laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • ASUSPRO B8230UA-GH0025E Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • ASUSPRO P2520LA-XO0403E laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:1366 x 768 pixels
  • HD type
    • ASUSPRO B8230UA-GH0025E Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:Full HD
    • ASUSPRO P2520LA-XO0403E laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:HD
  • Processor generation
    • ASUSPRO B8230UA-GH0025E Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • ASUSPRO P2520LA-XO0403E laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • ASUSPRO B8230UA-GH0025E Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:i7-6500U
    • ASUSPRO P2520LA-XO0403E laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:i7-5500U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • ASUSPRO B8230UA-GH0025E Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:3.1 GHz
    • ASUSPRO P2520LA-XO0403E laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:3 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • ASUSPRO B8230UA-GH0025E Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:2.5 GHz
    • ASUSPRO P2520LA-XO0403E laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:2.4 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • ASUSPRO B8230UA-GH0025E Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:4 GT/s
    • ASUSPRO P2520LA-XO0403E laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:5 GT/s

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Comparison of B8230UA-GH0025E, P2520LA-XO0403E
175 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers31.8 cm (12.5")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersFull HDHD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneMattUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i75th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-6500Ui7-5500U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rateDiffers4 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache4 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1356 (Socket B2)BGA 1168
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-6500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-5500 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersSkylakeBroadwell
Bus typeDiffersOPIDMI2
SteppingDiffersD1F0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-down7.5 W7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyDiffers0.8 GHz0.6 GHz
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1212
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x4, 4x14x1, 2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
FSB ParityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one2.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 WUnknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers2133 MHz1600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneOn-board + SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD, SDHC, MMC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one256 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 520Intel® HD Graphics 5500
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB16 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency300 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz950 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers12.011.2
On-board graphics card IDDiffers19160x1616
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one4.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11g, 802.11b, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.14.0
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile network generationKnown for one4GUnknown — not stated by the source
4G standardKnown for oneLTEUnknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity33
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputsDiffers10
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Windows keysYesYes
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 ProWindows 7 Professional
Recovery operating systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 10 Pro
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography14 nm14 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version1.001.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version1.001.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)NoNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version0.000.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers1.000.00
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)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
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® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers8819485214
Processor codeDiffersSR2EZSR23W
Processor package sizeDiffers42 X 24 mm40 x 24 x 1.3 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter power65 W65 W
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 source4.5 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUL, FCC Compliance, BSMI, CCC, GOST-R, CB, EPEAT, Energy star, IDA, CECP, WEEE, Erp 2013, RoHS
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.4 kg2.41 kg
WidthDiffers310 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers215 mm256 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.33 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.63 cm
HeightKnown for one21 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other features1 differ
Intel segment taggingDiffersHome office, Small BusinessSmall Business
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one8 hUnknown — not stated by the source

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