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ASUS X301A-RX231H laptop Intel® Pentium® B980 vs ASUS X550CC Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop

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  • 140specifications compared
  • 38differ
  • 102identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • X301A-RX231H laptop Intel® Pentium® B980:White
    • X550CC Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:Stainless steel
  • Display diagonal
    • X301A-RX231H laptop Intel® Pentium® B980:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • X550CC Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor model
    • X301A-RX231H laptop Intel® Pentium® B980:B980
    • X550CC Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:2117U
  • Processor frequency
    • X301A-RX231H laptop Intel® Pentium® B980:2.4 GHz
    • X550CC Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:1.8 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • X301A-RX231H laptop Intel® Pentium® B980:L2
    • X550CC Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:Smart Cache
  • Processor socket
    • X301A-RX231H laptop Intel® Pentium® B980:PGA988
    • X550CC Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:BGA 1023
  • Processor lithography
    • X301A-RX231H laptop Intel® Pentium® B980:32 nm
    • X550CC Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:22 nm
  • Processor codename
    • X301A-RX231H laptop Intel® Pentium® B980:Sandy Bridge
    • X550CC Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:Ivy Bridge

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Comparison of X301A-RX231H, X550CC
170 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersWhiteStainless steel
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Processor11 differ
Processor modelDiffersB9802117U
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersPGA988BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Pentium B900 Series for MobileIntel Pentium 2000 series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
SteppingDiffersQ0P0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W17 W
TjunctionDiffers85 °C105 °C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2418
Memoryidentical
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB320 GB
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB320 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1000 MHz
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 720M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features8 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers6966971469
Processor codeDiffersSR0J1SR0VQ
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)31 x 24 mm
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Battery capacityDiffers47 Wh37 Wh
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD, User
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers1.7 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers231 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers226 mm251 mm
Height (front)Differs2.65 cm2.48 cm
Height (rear)Differs3 cm3.17 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel HM76 Express
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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