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ASUS Vivobook X540LA-XX596D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U vs ASUS X550VX-DM254DC laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ

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  • 123specifications compared
  • 50differ
  • 73identical
  • 23known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Vivobook X540LA-XX596D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U:Silver
    • X550VX-DM254DC laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ:Black
  • Display resolution
    • Vivobook X540LA-XX596D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U:1366 x 768 pixels
    • X550VX-DM254DC laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • Vivobook X540LA-XX596D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U:HD
    • X550VX-DM254DC laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • Vivobook X540LA-XX596D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U:Intel® Core™ i3
    • X550VX-DM254DC laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Vivobook X540LA-XX596D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U:5th gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • X550VX-DM254DC laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Vivobook X540LA-XX596D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U:i3-5005U
    • X550VX-DM254DC laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ:i7-6700HQ
  • Processor cores
    • Vivobook X540LA-XX596D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U:2
    • X550VX-DM254DC laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ:4
  • Processor threads
    • Vivobook X540LA-XX596D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U:4
    • X550VX-DM254DC laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ:8

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Comparison of X540LA-XX596D, X550VX-DM254DC
146 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor20 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers5th gen Intel® Core™ i36th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-5005Ui7-6700HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.6 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168BGA 1440
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers32-bit, 64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-5000 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-6700 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersBroadwellSkylake
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI3
SteppingDiffersF0R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W45 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers10 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers2x4, 4x11x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz2133 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOn-board + SO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB24 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity1 TB1 TB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Optical drive typeDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics8 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 950M
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 5500Intel® HD Graphics 530
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers16 GB1.7 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs850 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.212.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x16160x191B
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedFreeDOSFreeDOS
Processor special features6 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography14 nm14 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version1.001.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version1.001.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)NoNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version0.000.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)YesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers8469588967
Processor codeDiffersSR27GSR2FQ
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24x 1.3 mm42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers34
Battery capacityDiffers33 Wh44 Wh
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W120 W
AC adapter output currentDiffers2.47 A6.3 A
AC adapter output voltage19 V19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Password protectionYesYes
Password protection typeDiffersBIOS, HDD, UserBIOS, User
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.9 kg2.45 kg
WidthDiffers381.4 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers251.5 mm251 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.92 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.17 cm
HeightKnown for one27.2 mmUnknown — not stated by the source

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