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ASUS R500DR-SX159H-BE AMD A8 A8-4500M Laptop vs ASUS R704VD-TY238H-BE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M Laptop

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  • 91specifications compared
  • 31differ
  • 60identical
  • 62known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • R500DR-SX159H-BE AMD A8 A8-4500M Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • R704VD-TY238H-BE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • R500DR-SX159H-BE AMD A8 A8-4500M Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • R704VD-TY238H-BE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M Laptop:1600 x 900 pixels
  • HD type
    • R500DR-SX159H-BE AMD A8 A8-4500M Laptop:HD
    • R704VD-TY238H-BE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M Laptop:HD+
  • Processor manufacturer
    • R500DR-SX159H-BE AMD A8 A8-4500M Laptop:AMD
    • R704VD-TY238H-BE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M Laptop:Intel
  • Processor family
    • R500DR-SX159H-BE AMD A8 A8-4500M Laptop:AMD A8
    • R704VD-TY238H-BE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • R500DR-SX159H-BE AMD A8 A8-4500M Laptop:A8-4500M
    • R704VD-TY238H-BE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M Laptop:i3-2370M
  • Processor cores
    • R500DR-SX159H-BE AMD A8 A8-4500M Laptop:4
    • R704VD-TY238H-BE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M Laptop:2
  • Processor frequency
    • R500DR-SX159H-BE AMD A8 A8-4500M Laptop:1.9 GHz
    • R704VD-TY238H-BE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M Laptop:2.4 GHz

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Comparison of R500DR-SX159H-BE, R704VD-TY238H-BE
153 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersHDHD+
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD A8Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersA8-4500Mi3-2370M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threads44
Processor frequencyDiffers1.9 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSocket 988
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSandy Bridge
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJ1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB750 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers320 GB750 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
HDD size2.5"2.5"
Optical drive typeDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 7470MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 610M
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR3GDDR3
On-board graphics card familyDiffersAMD Radeon HD 7000Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 7640GIntel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1150 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x116
Audioidentical
Audio systemSonicMaster LiteSonicMaster Lite
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Speakers manufacturerAltec LansingAltec Lansing
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 MP
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
BluetoothNoNo
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 8Windows 8
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 nm
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)NoNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source53442
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR0DP
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells66
Battery capacityDiffers50 Wh47 Wh
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W65 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentDiffers4.74 A3.42 A
AC adapter output voltage19 V19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotNoNo
Password protection typeDiffersBIOSBIOS, HDD
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg3 kg
WidthDiffers378 mm420 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm282 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.46 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.66 cm
Other featuresidentical
3DNoNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneAMD A70MUnknown — not stated by the source

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