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ASUS K46CA-WX034H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop vs ASUS Vivobook S550CB-CJ088H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop

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  • 144specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 120identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • K46CA-WX034H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
    • Vivobook S550CB-CJ088H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Touchscreen
    • K46CA-WX034H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:No
    • Vivobook S550CB-CJ088H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:Yes
  • Processor family
    • K46CA-WX034H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Vivobook S550CB-CJ088H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • K46CA-WX034H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Vivobook S550CB-CJ088H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • K46CA-WX034H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:i5-3317U
    • Vivobook S550CB-CJ088H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:i7-3537U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • K46CA-WX034H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:2.6 GHz
    • Vivobook S550CB-CJ088H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:3.1 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • K46CA-WX034H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:1.7 GHz
    • Vivobook S550CB-CJ088H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • K46CA-WX034H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:3 MB
    • Vivobook S550CB-CJ088H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:4 MB

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Comparison of K46CA-WX034H, S550CB-CJ088H
162 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlack, Stainless steelBlack, Stainless steel
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
Touchscreen typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCapacitive
HD typeHDHD
Touch technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti-touch
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-3317Ui7-3537U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz2 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1023BGA 1023
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-3500 Mobile series
Processor codenameIvy BridgeIvy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingL1L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)17 W17 W
Tjunction105 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1720
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
Storage mediaHDD+SSDHDD+SSD
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD size2.5"2.5"
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 GB
Optical drive typeDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 740M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequency350 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1660x166
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity11
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs00
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Microphone inNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel HM76 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 8Windows 8
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography22 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 version1.001.00
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® 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 KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)NoNo
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers6570772054
Processor codeDiffersSR0N8SR0XG
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 mm31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells44
Battery capacity44 Wh44 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter power65 W65 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output current3.42 A3.42 A
AC adapter output voltage19 V19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUL, TUV, CE Marking Compliance, FCC Compliance, BSMI, CCC, CB, EPEAT, EU Flower, Energy star, CECP, WEEE, RoHS, JATE
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers348 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers248 mm265.9 mm
HeightDiffers21 mm22.5 mm
WeightKnown for one2 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DNoNo

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