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ASUS U32VM-081A3210M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M vs ASUS X501A-0081BB980 laptop Intel® Pentium® B980

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  • 130specifications compared
  • 59differ
  • 71identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • U32VM-081A3210M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:Stainless steel
    • X501A-0081BB980 laptop Intel® Pentium® B980:Black, White
  • Display diagonal
    • U32VM-081A3210M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • X501A-0081BB980 laptop Intel® Pentium® B980:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor family
    • U32VM-081A3210M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • X501A-0081BB980 laptop Intel® Pentium® B980:Intel® Pentium®
  • Processor model
    • U32VM-081A3210M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:i5-3210M
    • X501A-0081BB980 laptop Intel® Pentium® B980:B980
  • Processor threads
    • U32VM-081A3210M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:4
    • X501A-0081BB980 laptop Intel® Pentium® B980:2
  • Processor frequency
    • U32VM-081A3210M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:2.5 GHz
    • X501A-0081BB980 laptop Intel® Pentium® B980:2.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • U32VM-081A3210M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:3 MB
    • X501A-0081BB980 laptop Intel® Pentium® B980:2 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • U32VM-081A3210M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:Smart Cache
    • X501A-0081BB980 laptop Intel® Pentium® B980:L2

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Comparison of U32VM-081A3210M, X501A-0081BB980
150 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersStainless steelBlack, White
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLaptop
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Pentium®
Processor generationKnown for one3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffersi5-3210MB980
Processor threadsDiffers42
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.1 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL2
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023PGA988
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile seriesIntel Pentium B900 Series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeSandy Bridge
SteppingDiffersL1Q0
TjunctionDiffers105 °C85 °C
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2524
Memory2 differ
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz1333 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SDMMC, SD
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630MNot available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyDiffersIntel, NVIDIAIntel
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x166Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster Lite
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Integrated 4G WiMAXDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers31
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel HM76 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features19 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers6570869669
Processor codeDiffersSR0N0SR0J1
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXSSE4.1, SSE4.2
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Battery capacityDiffers83 Wh47 Wh
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W65 W
AC adapter input voltageDiffers100 - 240 V100 - 140 V
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.89 kg2.07 kg
WidthDiffers328 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers238.5 mm253 mm
Height (rear)Differs2.61 cm3.23 cm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.65 cm
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 MP

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