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ASUS Vivobook V500CA-DB31T-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M vs ASUS Vivobook V550CA-QB32T-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U

138specifications compared
20differ
118identical
8known for one product only

Key differences

Processor generation
- Vivobook V500CA-DB31T-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
- Vivobook V550CA-QB32T-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- Vivobook V500CA-DB31T-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M:i3-2365M
- Vivobook V550CA-QB32T-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:i3-3217U
Processor frequency
- Vivobook V500CA-DB31T-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M:1.4 GHz
- Vivobook V550CA-QB32T-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:1.8 GHz
Processor lithography
- Vivobook V500CA-DB31T-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M:32 nm
- Vivobook V550CA-QB32T-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:22 nm
Processor codename
- Vivobook V500CA-DB31T-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M:Sandy Bridge
- Vivobook V550CA-QB32T-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Ivy Bridge
Stepping
- Vivobook V500CA-DB31T-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M:J1
- Vivobook V550CA-QB32T-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:L1
Tjunction
- Vivobook V500CA-DB31T-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M:100 °C
- Vivobook V550CA-QB32T-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:105 °C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- Vivobook V500CA-DB31T-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M:14
- Vivobook V550CA-QB32T-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:18

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Comparison of V500CA-DB31T-CA, V550CA-QB32T-CB
146 specifications	A ASUS Vivobook V500CA-DB31T-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M Model V500CA-DB31T-CA View product	B ASUS Vivobook V550CA-QB32T-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Model V550CA-QB32T-CB View product
Designidentical
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colour	Black, Stainless steel	Black, Stainless steel
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen type	Capacitive	Capacitive
HD type	Not supported	Not supported
Touch technology	Multi-touch	Multi-touch
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i3-2365M	i3-3217U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.4 GHz	1.8 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	BGA 1023	BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series	Intel Core i3-3200 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Sandy Bridge	Ivy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	J1	L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	17 W	17 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °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 version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	14	18
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	6 GB	6 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz	1600 MHz
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	750 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	500 GB	750 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	SD	SD
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequency	350 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1000 MHz	1050 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0x166
Audioidentical
Audio system	SonicMaster	SonicMaster
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribe	No	No
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	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
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	1	1
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	0	0
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Microphone in	No	No
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel HM76 Express	Intel HM76 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboard	Yes	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 8	Windows 8
Operating system architecture	64-bit	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 lithographyDiffers	32 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)	No	No
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)	No	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® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	70272	65697
Processor codeDiffers	SR0U3	SR0N9
Processor package sizeDiffers	31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)	31 x 24 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	No	Yes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	3	4
Battery capacityKnown for one	44 Wh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	5 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight	2.65 kg	2.65 kg
Width	380 mm	380 mm
Depth	266 mm	266 mm
Height	21 mm	21 mm
Other featuresidentical
3D	No	No

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