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ASUS K450CA-WX211 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop vs ASUS R515MA-SX978H-BE Intel® Celeron® N2940 Laptop

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  • 121specifications compared
  • 49differ
  • 72identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • K450CA-WX211 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:Blue
    • R515MA-SX978H-BE Intel® Celeron® N2940 Laptop:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • K450CA-WX211 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
    • R515MA-SX978H-BE Intel® Celeron® N2940 Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor family
    • K450CA-WX211 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
    • R515MA-SX978H-BE Intel® Celeron® N2940 Laptop:Intel® Celeron®
  • Processor model
    • K450CA-WX211 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:i3-3217U
    • R515MA-SX978H-BE Intel® Celeron® N2940 Laptop:N2940
  • Processor cores
    • K450CA-WX211 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:2
    • R515MA-SX978H-BE Intel® Celeron® N2940 Laptop:4
  • Processor frequency
    • K450CA-WX211 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:1.8 GHz
    • R515MA-SX978H-BE Intel® Celeron® N2940 Laptop:1.83 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • K450CA-WX211 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:3 MB
    • R515MA-SX978H-BE Intel® Celeron® N2940 Laptop:2 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • K450CA-WX211 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:Smart Cache
    • R515MA-SX978H-BE Intel® Celeron® N2940 Laptop:L2

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Comparison of K450CA-WX211, R515MA-SX978H-BE
160 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlueBlack
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
TouchscreenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor15 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Celeron®
Processor modelDiffersi3-3217UN2940
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.25 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz1.83 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL2
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023BGA 1170
Processor operating modesDiffers64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-3200 Mobile SeriesIntel Celeron Processor N2000 Series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeBay Trail
SteppingDiffersL1C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W7.5 W
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.5 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers164
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x4
Processor generationKnown for one3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3Unknown — not stated by the source
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for oneDMIUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one18Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one1x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDHC, SDXCSD, SDHC
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super MultiUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz313 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source854 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz854 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x166Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMasterSonicFocus
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,1000,100 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersFreeDOSWindows 8.1
Processor special features16 differ
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart CacheDiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers6569782104
Processor codeDiffersSR0N9SR1YV
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 mm25 x 27 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersYesNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneVT-xUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneAVXUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers42
Battery capacityDiffers37 Wh30 Wh
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W33 W
AC adapter output currentDiffers3.42 A1.75 A
Securityidentical
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneHDD, User, BIOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUL, CE Marking Compliance, BSMI, CCC, CB, EPEAT, EU Flower, Energy star, CECP, WEEE
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.1 kg2.2 kg
WidthDiffers348 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers241 mm252 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25.3 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.48 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.17 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel HM76 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source

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