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ASUS X540LA-XX173T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5020U Laptop vs Dell Vostro 3559 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop

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  • 147specifications compared
  • 50differ
  • 97identical
  • 52known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • X540LA-XX173T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5020U Laptop:Silver
    • Vostro 3559 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:Black
  • Display surface
    • X540LA-XX173T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5020U Laptop:Gloss
    • Vostro 3559 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:Matt
  • Processor family
    • X540LA-XX173T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5020U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Vostro 3559 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • X540LA-XX173T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5020U Laptop:5th gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • Vostro 3559 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:6th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • X540LA-XX173T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5020U Laptop:i3-5020U
    • Vostro 3559 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:i5-6200U
  • Processor frequency
    • X540LA-XX173T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5020U Laptop:2.2 GHz
    • Vostro 3559 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:2.3 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • X540LA-XX173T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5020U Laptop:5 GT/s
    • Vostro 3559 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:4 GT/s
  • Processor cache type
    • X540LA-XX173T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5020U Laptop:L3
    • Vostro 3559 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:Smart Cache

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199 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBusiness
Display1 differ
Display surfaceDiffersGlossMatt
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200 cd/m²
Pixel pitchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.2265 x 0.2265 mm
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor17 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers5th gen Intel® Core™ i36th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-5020Ui5-6200U
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2.3 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168LGA 1356 (Socket B2)
Processor operating modesDiffers32-bit, 64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-5000 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-6200 series
Processor codenameDiffersBroadwellSkylake
Bus typeDiffersDMI2QPI
SteppingDiffersF0D1
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers10 W7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyDiffers0.6 GHz0.8 GHz
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers2x4, 4x11x4, 4x1
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
Memory1 differ
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 4 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
Storage2 differ
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDHC, SDXCSD
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 5500Intel® HD Graphics 520
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers16 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs900 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.212.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.34.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x16161916
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMasterMaxx Audio
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
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11g, 802.11b, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10Windows 8.1
Operating system languageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJapanese
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMcAfee ® Security Center (12 months Update Service), digital delivery
Processor special features9 differ
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers8469988193
Processor codeDiffersSR240SR2EY
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24x 1.3 mm42 X 24 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers34
Battery capacityDiffers33 Wh40 Wh
Battery voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14.8 V
Power1 differ
AC adapter output currentDiffers2.37 A2.31 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 - 35 °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 source-15.2 - 3048 m
Non-operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-15.2 - 10668 m
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.9 kg2.24 kg
WidthDiffers381 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers252 mm260.4 mm
HeightDiffers27.2 mm23.8 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmall Business

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