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Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS X501A-XX010V Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop vs Samsung 5 540U3C-A01CL Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop

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  • 132specifications compared
  • 66differ
  • 66identical
  • 55known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Black
    • Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • 39.6 cm (15.6")
    • 33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Touchscreen
    • No
    • Yes
  • Processor family
    • Intel® Pentium®
    • Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • B960
    • i5-3317U
  • Processor threads
    • 2
    • 4
  • Processor frequency
    • 2.2 GHz
    • 1.7 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 2 MB
    • 3 MB

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ASUS

X501A-XX010V Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop

Model X501A-XX010V

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Samsung

5 540U3C-A01CL Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop

Model 540U3C-A01CL

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Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display brightnessKnown for one300 cd/m²
HD typeKnown for oneHD
Display surfaceKnown for oneGloss
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for one3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersB960i5-3317U
Processor cores22
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz1.7 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Pentium B900 Series for MobileIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersQ0L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W17 W
TjunctionDiffers85 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2217
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memoryidentical
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for one1x SO-DIMM
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one8 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB524 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHybrid-HDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers320 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA II
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPM
Hybrid-HDD cache typeKnown for oneFlash
Hybrid-HDD cache memoryKnown for one24 GB
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x166
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDSoundAlive
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYes
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker powerKnown for one2 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec Lansing
Camera1 differ
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs0.3 MP1.3 MP
Swivel webcamKnown for oneNo
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeNoNo
Network3 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Integrated 4G WiMAXDiffersNoYes
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity11
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0
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 outputsDiffers10
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portDiffersNoYes
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Docking connectorKnown for oneNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel HM76 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYes
Windows keysKnown for oneYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 8
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneYes
Processor special features20 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5983665707
Processor codeDiffersSR07VSR0N8
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)31.0 x 24.0 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneNo
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNo
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Battery capacityDiffers47 Wh52 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W40 W
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one3.42 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 V
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneNo
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNo
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.07 kg1.69 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm315.1 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm218.9 mm
Height (front)Differs2.65 cm1.66 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.23 cm1.99 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneYes
Cables includedKnown for oneAC
Power cord includedKnown for oneYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for oneNo
Number of products includedKnown for one1 pc(s)
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneAC
3DKnown for oneNo

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