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ASUS S46CM Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop vs Lenovo IdeaPad G500s Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop

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  • 139specifications compared
  • 42differ
  • 97identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • S46CM Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:Black, Stainless steel
    • IdeaPad G500s Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • S46CM Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
    • IdeaPad G500s Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Touchscreen
    • S46CM Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:No
    • IdeaPad G500s Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Yes
  • Processor family
    • S46CM Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • IdeaPad G500s Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • S46CM Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • IdeaPad G500s Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • S46CM Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:i7-3517U
    • IdeaPad G500s Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:i5-3230M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • S46CM Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:3 GHz
    • IdeaPad G500s Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3.2 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • S46CM Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:1.9 GHz
    • IdeaPad G500s Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:2.6 GHz

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169 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, Stainless steelBlack
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
HD typeKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Touch technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti-touch
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200 cd/m²
Processor11 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i73rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-3517Ui5-3230M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.9 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W35 W
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1926
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB6 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers774 GB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB1 TB
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one24 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD-RW
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDMMC, SD
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 635MNot available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1100 MHz
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMaster LiteDolby Advanced Audio
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel HM76 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 8
Processor special features4 differ
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers6571472056
Processor codeDiffersSR0N6SR0WX
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 mm31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one44 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
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 voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers348 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers248 mm260 mm
HeightDiffers21 mm26.9 mm
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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