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ASUS N550LF-CM038H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U vs ASUS X551CA-SX024H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop

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  • 140specifications compared
  • 51differ
  • 89identical
  • 48known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • N550LF-CM038H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:Grey, Stainless steel
    • X551CA-SX024H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:Black
  • Display resolution
    • N550LF-CM038H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • X551CA-SX024H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
  • HD type
    • N550LF-CM038H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:Full HD
    • X551CA-SX024H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:Not supported
  • Processor family
    • N550LF-CM038H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:Intel® Core™ i7
    • X551CA-SX024H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • N550LF-CM038H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • X551CA-SX024H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • N550LF-CM038H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:i7-4500U
    • X551CA-SX024H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:i3-3217U
  • Processor cache
    • N550LF-CM038H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:4 MB
    • X551CA-SX024H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:3 MB
  • Processor socket
    • N550LF-CM038H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:BGA 1168
    • X551CA-SX024H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:BGA 1023

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Comparison of N550LF-CM038H, X551CA-SX024H
188 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersGrey, Stainless steelBlack
Display2 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeDiffersFull HDNot supported
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i73rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi7-4500Ui3-3217U
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168BGA 1023
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i3-3200 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellIvy Bridge
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI
SteppingDiffersC0L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W17 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCMMC, SD
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 745MUnknown — 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 4400Intel® HD Graphics 4000
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one1.74 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one12Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0xA160x166
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMaster PremiumSonicMaster
Number of built-in speakersDiffers42
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneBang & OlufsenUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Network2 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers31
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM87Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features13 differ
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one9.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers7546065697
Processor codeDiffersSR16ZSR0N9
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm31 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 nm
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityDiffers59 Wh37 Wh
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W45 W
AC adapter output voltageDiffers19 V2.37 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 A
Securityidentical
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDDUnknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUL, TUV, MIC, CE, FCC, BSMI, C-TICK / NZ A-Tick, CCC, CB, EPEAT, EU Flower, WEEE, Erp 2013Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg2.15 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers255 mm251 mm
HeightKnown for one27.7 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.09 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.66 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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