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ASUS K45A-DB31-RD laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M vs HP Pavilion 15-n235sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop

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  • 124specifications compared
  • 45differ
  • 79identical
  • 58known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • K45A-DB31-RD laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M:Black, Red
    • Pavilion 15-n235sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • K45A-DB31-RD laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M:35.6 cm (14")
    • Pavilion 15-n235sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor family
    • K45A-DB31-RD laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Pavilion 15-n235sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • K45A-DB31-RD laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • Pavilion 15-n235sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • K45A-DB31-RD laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M:i3-3120M
    • Pavilion 15-n235sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:i5-4200U
  • Processor frequency
    • K45A-DB31-RD laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M:2.5 GHz
    • Pavilion 15-n235sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:1.6 GHz
  • Processor codename
    • K45A-DB31-RD laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M:Ivy Bridge
    • Pavilion 15-n235sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:Haswell
  • Bus type
    • K45A-DB31-RD laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M:DMI
    • Pavilion 15-n235sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:DMI2

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182 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, RedSilver
Intel® vPro™ Platform EligibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor11 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i34th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-3120Mi5-4200U
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz1.6 GHz
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1168
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-3100 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeHaswell
Bus typeDiffersDMIDMI2
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceC0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W15 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1612
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x4, 2x4
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one25Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 4 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
Total HDDs capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 4400
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1660xA16
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMaster LiteDTS Sound+
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
AccelerometerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel HM76 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 8.1
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features11 differ
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.5
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersNoYes
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 TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers7146575459
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR170
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXAVX 2.0
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one22 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Battery capacityDiffers50 Wh41 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W45 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one4.74 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers348 mm385.6 mm
DepthDiffers242 mm258 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22.6 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.9 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.3 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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