Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM-ES085T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H vs ASUS Vivobook 15 X540UA-DM896 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Linux Black, Chocolate

Add a product
  • 124specifications compared
  • 47differ
  • 77identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • TUF Gaming FX505GM-ES085T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H:Black
    • Vivobook 15 X540UA-DM896 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Linux Black, Chocolate:Black, Chocolate
  • Processor family
    • TUF Gaming FX505GM-ES085T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Vivobook 15 X540UA-DM896 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Linux Black, Chocolate:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • TUF Gaming FX505GM-ES085T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H:8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Vivobook 15 X540UA-DM896 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Linux Black, Chocolate:8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • TUF Gaming FX505GM-ES085T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H:i7-8750H
    • Vivobook 15 X540UA-DM896 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Linux Black, Chocolate:i5-8250U
  • Processor cores
    • TUF Gaming FX505GM-ES085T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H:6
    • Vivobook 15 X540UA-DM896 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Linux Black, Chocolate:4
  • Processor threads
    • TUF Gaming FX505GM-ES085T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H:12
    • Vivobook 15 X540UA-DM896 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Linux Black, Chocolate:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • TUF Gaming FX505GM-ES085T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H:4.1 GHz
    • Vivobook 15 X540UA-DM896 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Linux Black, Chocolate:3.4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • TUF Gaming FX505GM-ES085T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H:2.2 GHz
    • Vivobook 15 X540UA-DM896 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Linux Black, Chocolate:1.6 GHz

Side by side

Differences highlightedShow differences only (off)
Comparison of FX505GM-ES085T, X540UA-DM896
160 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Chocolate
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneGamingUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneMattUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor18 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers8th gen Intel® Core™ i78th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-8750Hi5-8250U
Processor coresDiffers64
Processor threadsDiffers128
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4.1 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz1.6 GHz
System bus rateDiffers8 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers9 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1440BGA 1356
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameDiffersCoffee LakeKaby Lake R
Bus typeDiffersDMIOPI
SteppingDiffersU0Y0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W15 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers35 W10 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz0.8 GHz
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1612
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x81x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.8 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 W
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers2666 MHz2133 MHz
Memory form factorDiffersSO-DIMMOn-board + SO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB12 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.25 TB128 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDSSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacityDiffers256 GB128 GB
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics7 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060Not available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one6 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyIntel® UHD GraphicsIntel® UHD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® UHD Graphics 630Intel® UHD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers64 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1100 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.54.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x3E9B0x5917
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersDTS Headphone: XSonicMaster
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker power2 W2 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one5.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x2
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantity00
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM370Unknown — not stated by the source
Repairability indexDiffers5.26.5
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeLinux
Processor special features3 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)YesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)NoNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version0.000.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI version0.000.00
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® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers134906124967
Processor codeDiffersSR3YYSR3LA
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 28 mm42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers43
Battery capacityDiffers48 Wh33 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 W
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.47 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD, User
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUL, CE Marking Compliance, FCC Compliance, BSMI, CCC, CB, JATEUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.2 kg1.9 kg
WidthDiffers360.4 mm381 mm
DepthDiffers262 mm251 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.58 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one2.68 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source27.2 mm

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

More laptop comparisons

All laptop comparisons