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ASUS X540BA-GQ212 AMD A6 A6-9225 Laptop vs Dell Vostro 3481 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop

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  • 64specifications compared
  • 32differ
  • 32identical
  • 145known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • X540BA-GQ212 AMD A6 A6-9225 Laptop:Black, Chocolate
    • Vostro 3481 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • X540BA-GQ212 AMD A6 A6-9225 Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Vostro 3481 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor manufacturer
    • X540BA-GQ212 AMD A6 A6-9225 Laptop:AMD
    • Vostro 3481 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop:Intel
  • Processor family
    • X540BA-GQ212 AMD A6 A6-9225 Laptop:AMD A6
    • Vostro 3481 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • X540BA-GQ212 AMD A6 A6-9225 Laptop:A6-9225
    • Vostro 3481 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop:i3-7020U
  • Processor threads
    • X540BA-GQ212 AMD A6 A6-9225 Laptop:2
    • Vostro 3481 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop:4
  • Processor frequency
    • X540BA-GQ212 AMD A6 A6-9225 Laptop:2.6 GHz
    • Vostro 3481 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop:2.3 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • X540BA-GQ212 AMD A6 A6-9225 Laptop:1 MB
    • Vostro 3481 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop:3 MB

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Comparison of X540BA-GQ212, 3481
209 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlack, ChocolateBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPS
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD A6Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers7th Generation AMD A6-Series APUs7th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersA6-9225i3-7020U
Processor cores22
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz2.3 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersSocket FT4BGA 1356
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKaby Lake
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOPI
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x4, 2x2
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers1866 MHz2666 MHz
Memory form factorDiffersOn-boardSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB256 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Total SSDs capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCI Express
SSD form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM.2
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash)SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon R4Intel® HD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.5
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x5916
Audio1 differ
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC3246
Audio systemDiffersSonicMasterMaxxAudio Pro
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWaves
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of microphonesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.92 MP
Front camera HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Front camera signal formatKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source720p
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Network3 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x1
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.04.1
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4b
DisplayPorts quantity00
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Windows keysYesYes
Keyboard languageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGerman
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersLinuxWindows 10 Pro
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Operating system languageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGerman, Dutch, English, French, Italian
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFinancial Tracker & Retail Information
Processor special featuresidentical
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source122590
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells33
Battery capacityDiffers33 Wh42 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter power45 W45 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC adapter output currentKnown for one2.37 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protectionYesYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 65 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 95%
Operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 3048 m
Non-operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 10668 m
Operating shockKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source140 G
Non-operating shockKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160 G
Operating vibrationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.66 G
Non-operating vibrationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 G
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.9 kg1.79 kg
WidthDiffers381 mm339 mm
DepthDiffers251 mm241.9 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.99 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1 cm
HeightKnown for one27.2 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source76 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source403 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source355 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 kg
Package materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCorrugated cardboard, Bamboo molded pulp, High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
Recycling dataidentical
Paper molded pulp content per packageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 g
Bamboo molded pulp content per packageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150 g
Wheat straw molded pulp content per packageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 g
Grey board content per packageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 g
Corrugated cardboard content per packageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source392.5 g
Corrugated cardboard content per shipping (inner) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source371.5 g
Corrugated cardboard content per box for accessoriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21 g
Corrugated cardboard content per sleeve for accessoriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 g
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) content per packageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 g
High-density polyethylene (HDPE) content per packageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 g
Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) content per packageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 g
Polypropylene (PP) content per packageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 g
Polystyrene (PS) content per packageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 g
Other materials content per packageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 g
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Logistics dataidentical
Products per pallet layerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36 pc(s)
Layers per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 pc(s)
Products per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source108 pc(s)
Pallet gross widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 cm
Pallet gross lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 cm
Pallet gross weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source278.2 kg
Pallet volume weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source241 kg
Products per intermodal container (20ft)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1800 pc(s)
Products per intermodal container (40ft, HC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4536 pc(s)
Other featuresidentical
EPEAT ratingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source99.82%
Package volume weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.8121566666667 kg
Performanceidentical
Repairability indexKnown for one5.8Unknown — not stated by the source

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