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ASUSPRO BU400A-W3101G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop vs ASUS R501VZ-S4387H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM

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  • 151specifications compared
  • 50differ
  • 101identical
  • 17known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • ASUSPRO BU400A-W3101G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Black
    • R501VZ-S4387H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:Black, Stainless steel
  • Display diagonal
    • ASUSPRO BU400A-W3101G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
    • R501VZ-S4387H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • ASUSPRO BU400A-W3101G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • R501VZ-S4387H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • ASUSPRO BU400A-W3101G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:HD
    • R501VZ-S4387H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • ASUSPRO BU400A-W3101G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • R501VZ-S4387H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • ASUSPRO BU400A-W3101G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • R501VZ-S4387H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • ASUSPRO BU400A-W3101G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:i5-3317U
    • R501VZ-S4387H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:i7-3630QM
  • Processor cores
    • ASUSPRO BU400A-W3101G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:2
    • R501VZ-S4387H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:4

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Comparison of BU400A-W3101G, R501VZ-S4387H
168 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Stainless steel
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-3317Ui7-3630QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023PGA988
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile series
Processor codenameIvy BridgeIvy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersL1E1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W45 W
Tjunction105 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1724
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers1x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD size2.5"2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffersNoBlu-Ray DVD Combo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650M
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1660x166
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMaster LiteSonicMaster Premium
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBang & Olufsen
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers34
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputsDiffers01
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Windows keysYesYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 8
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for oneWindows 8 ProUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedYesYes
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 lithography22 nm22 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
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 Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
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)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers6570771459
Processor codeDiffersSR0N8SR0UX
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 mm37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityDiffers53 Wh56 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W120 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output voltage19 V19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.3 A
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeBIOS, HDDBIOS, HDD
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneUL, CE Marking Compliance, FCC Compliance, BSMI, CCC, GOST-R, EPEAT, Energy star, CECP, Erp 2013, FIPS 201, TCO4.0, RoHS, JATEUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers1.64 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers339 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers234 mm255 mm
Height (front)Differs1.98 cm2.73 cm
Height (rear)Differs2.05 cm3.4 cm
Other featuresidentical
3DNoNo
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterprise, ProfessionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel HM76 Express

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