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ASUS R500A-SX162H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M vs Dell Vostro 2520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M

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  • 137specifications compared
  • 46differ
  • 91identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • R500A-SX162H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:Aluminium
    • Vostro 2520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M:Black, Silver
  • Processor family
    • R500A-SX162H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Vostro 2520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • R500A-SX162H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Vostro 2520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • R500A-SX162H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:i5-3210M
    • Vostro 2520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M:i3-2328M
  • Processor frequency
    • R500A-SX162H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:2.5 GHz
    • Vostro 2520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M:2.2 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • R500A-SX162H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:Smart Cache
    • Vostro 2520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M:L3
  • Processor socket
    • R500A-SX162H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:BGA 1023
    • Vostro 2520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M:PGA988
  • Processor lithography
    • R500A-SX162H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:22 nm
    • Vostro 2520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M:32 nm

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182 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersAluminiumBlack, Silver
Displayidentical
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Processor15 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-3210Mi3-2328M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.1 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.2 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023PGA988
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeSandy Bridge
SteppingDiffersL1J1
TjunctionDiffers105 °C85 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2522
Memory2 differ
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz1333 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB500 GB
HDD capacityDiffers320 GB500 GB
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1660x116
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs0.3 MP1 MP
Front camera resolutionKnown for one640 x 480 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
WWANKnown for oneNot installedUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers13
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM76 ExpressIntel® HM75 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Linux
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features8 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers6570870927
Processor codeDiffersSR0N0SR0TC
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers50 Wh48 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one3.42 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUL; KCC; NCC; CEUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.52 kg2.36 kg
WidthDiffers379 mm376 mm
DepthDiffers251 mm260 mm
Height (front)Differs2.55 cm3.15 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.19 cm3.45 cm
Width (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37.6 cm (14.8")
Depth (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25.9 cm (10.2")
Height (front) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.15 cm (1.24")
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.45 cm (1.36")
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of products includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR

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