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ASUS F550LN-DM130H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop vs ASUS X551CA-SI30403X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U

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  • 112specifications compared
  • 42differ
  • 70identical
  • 56known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • F550LN-DM130H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:Grey, Silver
    • X551CA-SI30403X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Black
  • Processor family
    • F550LN-DM130H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • X551CA-SI30403X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • F550LN-DM130H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • X551CA-SI30403X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • F550LN-DM130H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:i5-4200U
    • X551CA-SI30403X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:i3-3217U
  • Processor frequency
    • F550LN-DM130H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:1.6 GHz
    • X551CA-SI30403X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:1.8 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • F550LN-DM130H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:BGA 1168
    • X551CA-SI30403X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:BGA 1023
  • Processor codename
    • F550LN-DM130H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:Haswell
    • X551CA-SI30403X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Ivy Bridge
  • Bus type
    • F550LN-DM130H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:DMI2
    • X551CA-SI30403X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:DMI

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168 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersGrey, SilverBlack
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-4200Ui3-3217U
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168BGA 1023
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i3-3200 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellIvy Bridge
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI
FSB ParityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingDiffersC0L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W17 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x4, 2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one750 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDMMC, SD
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 840MNot available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4400Intel® HD Graphics 4000
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one1.74 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one12Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0xA160x166
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneSonicMasterUnknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — 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 oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1Windows 8
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for oneMicrosoft® Office 2013 TrialUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features10 differ
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one9.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
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-NIKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers7545965697
Processor codeDiffersSR170SR0N9
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm31 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0AVX
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 nm
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W45 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 source2.37 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg2.15 kg
Height (front)Differs2.5 cm3.09 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.2 cm3.66 cm
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUL, CE Marking Compliance, FCC Compliance, BSMI, CCC, CB, EPEAT, Energy star, CECP, RoHS, JATE
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR

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