Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUSPRO P550CA-XS31-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U vs ASUS X551MA-QSP1-CB laptop Intel® Pentium® N3520

126specifications compared
46differ
80identical
40known for one product only

Key differences

Display surface
- ASUSPRO P550CA-XS31-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Matt
- X551MA-QSP1-CB laptop Intel® Pentium® N3520:Gloss
Processor family
- ASUSPRO P550CA-XS31-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Intel® Core™ i3
- X551MA-QSP1-CB laptop Intel® Pentium® N3520:Intel® Pentium®
Processor model
- ASUSPRO P550CA-XS31-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:i3-3217U
- X551MA-QSP1-CB laptop Intel® Pentium® N3520:N3520
Processor cores
- ASUSPRO P550CA-XS31-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:2
- X551MA-QSP1-CB laptop Intel® Pentium® N3520:4
Processor frequency
- ASUSPRO P550CA-XS31-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:1.8 GHz
- X551MA-QSP1-CB laptop Intel® Pentium® N3520:2.17 GHz
Processor cache
- ASUSPRO P550CA-XS31-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:3 MB
- X551MA-QSP1-CB laptop Intel® Pentium® N3520:2 MB
Processor cache type
- ASUSPRO P550CA-XS31-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Smart Cache
- X551MA-QSP1-CB laptop Intel® Pentium® N3520:L2
Processor socket
- ASUSPRO P550CA-XS31-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:BGA 1023
- X551MA-QSP1-CB laptop Intel® Pentium® N3520:BGA 1170

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Comparison of P550CA-XS31-CA, X551MA-QSP1-CB
166 specifications	A ASUS ASUSPRO P550CA-XS31-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Model P550CA-XS31-CA View product	B ASUS X551MA-QSP1-CB laptop Intel® Pentium® N3520 Model X551MA-QSP1-CB View product
Display1 differ
Display surfaceDiffers	Matt	Gloss
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Pentium®
Processor modelDiffers	i3-3217U	N3520
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.42 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.8 GHz	2.17 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	2 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L2
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1023	BGA 1170
Processor operating modesDiffers	64-bit	32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-3200 Mobile Series	Intel® Pentium N3000 Series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffers	Ivy Bridge	Bay Trail
SteppingDiffers	L1	B3
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	17 W	7.5 W
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.5 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	16	4
Processor generationKnown for one	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3	Unknown — not stated by the source
System bus rateKnown for one	5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
L3 cacheKnown for one	3 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for one	DMI	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	18	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1600 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD	MMC, SD
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one	2.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 4000	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	350 MHz	313 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	854 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1050 MHz	854 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	0x166	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SonicMaster
Networkidentical
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Headphone outputsDiffers	1	0
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Microphone inDiffers	Yes	No
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 8
Recovery operating systemKnown for one	Windows 8 Pro	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for one	Windows 8	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features18 differ
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionDiffers	1.00	0.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Insider™Differs	Yes	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	65697	79049
Processor codeDiffers	SR0N9	SR1SE
Processor package sizeDiffers	31 x 24 mm	25 x 27 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	AVX	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	4	3
Battery capacityDiffers	37 Wh	33 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	90 W	33 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.73 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19 V
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UL, CE Marking Compliance, FCC Compliance, BSMI, CCC, CB, EPEAT, Energy star, CECP, RoHS, JATE
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	2.3 kg	2.15 kg
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.09 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.66 cm
HeightKnown for one	32 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel HM76 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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