Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUSPRO P55VA-SO024G Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M Laptop vs HP ENVY m6-1232sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop

122specifications compared
30differ
92identical
51known for one product only

Key differences

Processor family
- ASUSPRO P55VA-SO024G Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
- ENVY m6-1232sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- ASUSPRO P55VA-SO024G Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
- ENVY m6-1232sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- ASUSPRO P55VA-SO024G Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M Laptop:i3-3120M
- ENVY m6-1232sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:i5-3230M
Processor frequency
- ASUSPRO P55VA-SO024G Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M Laptop:2.5 GHz
- ENVY m6-1232sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:2.6 GHz
PCI Express slots version
- ASUSPRO P55VA-SO024G Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M Laptop:2.0
- ENVY m6-1232sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- ASUSPRO P55VA-SO024G Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M Laptop:25
- ENVY m6-1232sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:26
Internal memory
- ASUSPRO P55VA-SO024G Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M Laptop:4 GB
- ENVY m6-1232sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:6 GB
Optical drive type
- ASUSPRO P55VA-SO024G Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M Laptop:DVD Super Multi
- ENVY m6-1232sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:DVD Super Multi DL

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Comparison of P55VA-SO024G, m6-1232sa
173 specifications	A ASUS ASUSPRO P55VA-SO024G Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M Laptop Model P55VA-SO024G View product	B HP ENVY m6-1232sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop Model m6-1232sa View product
Designidentical
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Market positioningKnown for one	Business	Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD type	HD	HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gloss
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i3-3120M	i5-3230M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.5 GHz	2.6 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-3100 Mobile Series	Intel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
Processor codename	Ivy Bridge	Ivy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
Tjunction	105 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	2.0	3.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	25	26
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.2 GHz
Processor socketKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BGA 1023
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	L1
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	6 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1600 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity	500 GB	500 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacity	500 GB	500 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD sizeKnown for one	2.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	MMC, SD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Total HDDs capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 GB
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	AMD Radeon HD 7670M
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 4000	Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequency	650 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1100 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card ID	0x166	0x166
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR3
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Beats Audio
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	3
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsDiffers	1	0
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone inDiffers	Yes	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel HM76 Express	Intel HM77 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Windows keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Island-style keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8 Pro	Windows 8
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	71465	72056
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)	31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	VT-x
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SR0WX
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	4700 mAh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	65 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	3.42 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	19 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	Yes	No
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS, HDD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for one	UL, TUV, CE Marking Compliance, FCC Compliance, BSMI, Australia C-TICK / NZ A-Tick Compliance, CCC, CB, EPEAT, Energy star, RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffers	ENERGY STAR	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.6 kg	2.4 kg
WidthDiffers	378 mm	379.5 mm
DepthDiffers	252 mm	250.7 mm
HeightDiffers	34.9 mm	26.5 mm
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Small Business	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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