Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS F550LB-XX084H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop vs ASUS R508CA-CJ045H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop

112specifications compared
37differ
75identical
41known for one product only

Key differences

Touchscreen
- F550LB-XX084H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:No
- R508CA-CJ045H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:Yes
Processor generation
- F550LB-XX084H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
- R508CA-CJ045H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- F550LB-XX084H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:i7-4500U
- R508CA-CJ045H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:i7-3517U
Processor frequency
- F550LB-XX084H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:1.8 GHz
- R508CA-CJ045H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:1.9 GHz
Processor socket
- F550LB-XX084H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:BGA 1168
- R508CA-CJ045H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:BGA 1023
Processor codename
- F550LB-XX084H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:Haswell
- R508CA-CJ045H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:Ivy Bridge
Bus type
- F550LB-XX084H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:DMI2
- R508CA-CJ045H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:DMI
Stepping
- F550LB-XX084H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:C0
- R508CA-CJ045H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:L1

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Comparison of F550LB-XX084H, R508CA-CJ045H
153 specifications	A ASUS F550LB-XX084H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop Model F550LB-XX084H View product	B ASUS R508CA-CJ045H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop Model R508CA-CJ045H View product
Designidentical
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colour	Grey	Grey
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	No	Yes
HD type	HD	HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Touchscreen typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Capacitive
Touch technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Multi-touch
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	4th gen Intel® Core™ i7	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i7-4500U	i7-3517U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequency	3 GHz	3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.8 GHz	1.9 GHz
Processor cache	4 MB	4 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1168	BGA 1023
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-4500 Mobile series	Intel Core i7-3500 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffers	Haswell	Ivy Bridge
Bus typeDiffers	DMI2	DMI
SteppingDiffers	C0	L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	15 W	17 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	12	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	2x4	1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 GT/s
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz	1600 MHz
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	500 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD	HDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	1 TB	500 GB
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD±RW	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD, SDHC, SDXC	SD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
SSD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24 GB
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 740M	Not available
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 4400	Intel® HD Graphics 4000
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	1.74 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	200 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1100 MHz	1150 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0xA16	0x166
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	SonicMaster	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 8	Windows 8
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one	9.5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	75460	65714
Processor codeDiffers	SR16Z	SR0N6
Processor package sizeDiffers	40 x 24 x 1.5 mm	31.0 x 24.0 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	22 nm
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityDiffers	37 Wh	44 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	65 W	65 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output current	3.42 A	3.42 A
AC adapter output voltage	19 V	19 V
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Password protectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS, HDD, User	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.3 kg	2.1 kg
WidthDiffers	380 mm	383 mm
DepthDiffers	251 mm	259 mm
Height (front)Known for one	2.48 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	3.17 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	21.5 mm
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel HM76 Express
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR

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