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ASUSPRO BU401LA-CZ203G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U vs ASUS ROG G501VW-FI039T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ

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  • 145specifications compared
  • 63differ
  • 82identical
  • 47known for one product only

Key differences

  • Market positioning
    • ASUSPRO BU401LA-CZ203G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U:Business
    • ROG G501VW-FI039T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ:Gaming
  • Display diagonal
    • ASUSPRO BU401LA-CZ203G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U:35.6 cm (14")
    • ROG G501VW-FI039T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • ASUSPRO BU401LA-CZ203G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U:1600 x 900 pixels
    • ROG G501VW-FI039T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ:3840 x 2160 pixels
  • HD type
    • ASUSPRO BU401LA-CZ203G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U:HD+
    • ROG G501VW-FI039T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ:4K Ultra HD
  • Processor family
    • ASUSPRO BU401LA-CZ203G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U:Intel® Core™ i5
    • ROG G501VW-FI039T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • ASUSPRO BU401LA-CZ203G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • ROG G501VW-FI039T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • ASUSPRO BU401LA-CZ203G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U:i5-4210U
    • ROG G501VW-FI039T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ:i7-6700HQ
  • Processor cores
    • ASUSPRO BU401LA-CZ203G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U:2
    • ROG G501VW-FI039T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ:4

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Comparison of BU401LA-CZ203G, G501VW-FI039T
192 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningDiffersBusinessGaming
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersHD+4K Ultra HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneMattUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor19 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i56th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-4210Ui7-6700HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.7 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz2.6 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168BGA 1440
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-6700 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellSkylake
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI3
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersD0R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W45 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers4x1, 2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 W
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz2133 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB24 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOn-board + SO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x SO-DIMM
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD interfaceSATA IIISATA III
HDD size2.5"2.5"
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDHC, SDXCMMC, SD, SDXC
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD Super Multi
Graphics9 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4400Intel® HD Graphics 530
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB1.7 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers1212.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.34.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0xA160x191B
Graphics card Open GL supportYesYes
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneSonicMaster LiteUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBang & Olufsen
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity33
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputs00
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Microphone inNoNo
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
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 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Recovery operating systemKnown for oneWindows 8.1 ProUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features12 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyNoNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel HD GraphicsYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one9.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
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)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers8101688967
Processor codeDiffersSR1EFSR2FQ
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
UARTKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one6840 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentDiffers3.42 A6.32 A
AC adapter output voltage19 V19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificates1 differ
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
CertificationDiffersUL, TUV, MIC, 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 201, TCO4.0, RoHS, JATEUL, TUV, FCC Compliance, BSMI, Australia C-TICK / NZ A-Tick Compliance, CCC, CB, Energy star, RoHS, JATE
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.64 kg2.06 kg
WidthDiffers339 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers234 mm255 mm
HeightKnown for one19.8 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.06 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.13 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterprise, ProfessionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM170

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