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ASUS K45VS-0033C3230M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M vs ASUS R453LA-WX142H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop

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  • 128specifications compared
  • 41differ
  • 87identical
  • 46known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • K45VS-0033C3230M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:Brown
    • R453LA-WX142H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:Black, Silver
  • Processor generation
    • K45VS-0033C3230M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • R453LA-WX142H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • K45VS-0033C3230M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:i5-3230M
    • R453LA-WX142H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:i5-4210U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • K45VS-0033C3230M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:3.2 GHz
    • R453LA-WX142H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:2.7 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • K45VS-0033C3230M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:2.6 GHz
    • R453LA-WX142H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:1.7 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • K45VS-0033C3230M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:BGA 1023
    • R453LA-WX142H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:BGA 1168
  • Processor codename
    • K45VS-0033C3230M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:Ivy Bridge
    • R453LA-WX142H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:Haswell
  • Bus type
    • K45VS-0033C3230M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:DMI
    • R453LA-WX142H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:DMI2

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Comparison of K45VS-0033C3230M, R453LA-WX142H
174 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBrownBlack, Silver
Displayidentical
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor14 differ
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-3230Mi5-4210U
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.2 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz1.7 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023BGA 1168
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeHaswell
Bus typeDiffersDMIDMI2
SteppingDiffersL1D0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W15 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1612
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x44x1, 2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one26Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB508 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 645MUnknown — not stated by the source
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 4000Intel® HD Graphics 4400
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1660xA16
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.74 GB
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12
Audioidentical
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Network1 differ
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
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
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel HM76 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features10 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one22 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers7205681016
Processor codeDiffersSR0WXSR1EF
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 (BGA1023)40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.5
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® 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
UARTKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Battery capacityKnown for one50 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W65 W
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.42 A
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg2.2 kg
DepthDiffers242 mm241 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
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24.8 mm
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUL;KCC;NCC;CE Marking Compliance ;FCC Compliance;BSMI ;Australia C-TICK / NZ A-Tick Compliance;CCC;CB;EPEAT;EU Flower;E-standby;Energy star
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR

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