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ASUS N55SF-S1359V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M vs ASUS X550VC-XO018H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M

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  • 114specifications compared
  • 36differ
  • 78identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • N55SF-S1359V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Black, Silver
    • X550VC-XO018H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:Grey
  • Display resolution
    • N55SF-S1359V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • X550VC-XO018H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:1366 x 768 pixels
  • HD type
    • N55SF-S1359V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Full HD
    • X550VC-XO018H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:HD
  • Processor generation
    • N55SF-S1359V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • X550VC-XO018H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • N55SF-S1359V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
    • X550VC-XO018H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:i5-3230M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • N55SF-S1359V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:3 GHz
    • X550VC-XO018H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:3.2 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • N55SF-S1359V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2.4 GHz
    • X550VC-XO018H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:2.6 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • N55SF-S1359V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Socket 988
    • X550VC-XO018H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:BGA 1023

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Comparison of N55SF-S1359V, X550VC-XO018H
135 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverGrey
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersFull HDHD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-2430Mi5-3230M
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.6 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
SteppingDiffersJ1L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2426
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memory6 GB6 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers1333 MHz1600 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity750 GB750 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity750 GB750 GB
Optical drive typeDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, MS PRO, Memory Stick (MS), SDSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 555MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 720M
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequency650 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1160x166
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneBang & OlufsenUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
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
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 8
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
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 Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
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)NoNo
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® 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 KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5345072056
Processor codeDiffersSR04WSR0WX
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Battery capacityDiffers56 Wh2950 mAh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.42 A
AC adapter output voltage19 V19 V
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD, User
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers379 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers261 mm251 mm
Height (front)Differs3.5 cm2.48 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.55 cm3.17 cm

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