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ASUS K43SD-VX385 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M vs Lenovo X230 Win 7 US

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  • 126specifications compared
  • 47differ
  • 79identical
  • 59known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Grey, Silver
    • Black
  • Display diagonal
    • 35.6 cm (14")
    • 31.8 cm (12.5")
  • Processor generation
    • 2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • 3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • i5-2450M
    • i5-3360M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 3.1 GHz
    • 3.5 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 2.5 GHz
    • 2.8 GHz
  • Processor lithography
    • 32 nm
    • 22 nm
  • Processor codename
    • Sandy Bridge
    • Ivy Bridge

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185 specifications
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ASUS

K43SD-VX385 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M

Model K43SD-VX385

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X230 Win 7 USView product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersGrey, SilverBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")31.8 cm (12.5")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneMatt
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-2450Mi5-3360M
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.8 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
L3 cacheKnown for one4 MB
L2 cacheKnown for one0.512 MB
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersJ1L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °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)Differs2528
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers1333 MHz1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 4 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacity500 GB500 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity500 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA II
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 610MNot available
Graphics card familyDiffersIntel, NVIDIAIntel
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequency650 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1300 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1160x166
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one1
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneHD
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec Lansing
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNo
Network2 differ
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneYes
Mobile network generationKnown for one3G
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0
WWANKnown for oneInstalled
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
LAN controllerKnown for oneIntel® 82579LM
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-Fi
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYes
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Docking connectorKnown for oneYes
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one0
Headphone outputsKnown for one1
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel® QM77 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadTouchpad + Pointing Stick
Numeric keypadNoNo
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTY
Keyboard languageKnown for oneEnglish
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersNoWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bit
Processor special features7 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 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 versionKnown for one1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
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)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 KeyKnown for oneYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5345264895
Processor codeDiffersSR04ZSR0MW
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery capacityDiffers56 Wh94 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one10.2 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W65 W
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one4.74 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 V
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYes
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHS
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.44 kg1.65 kg
WidthDiffers348 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers242 mm230 mm
Height (front)Differs2.95 cm1.9 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.48 cm3.5 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualKnown for oneYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Power adapter weightKnown for one260 g
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Number of products includedKnown for one1 pc(s)
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DC
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneAC
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MP

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