Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS X540MA-DB22 laptop Intel® Pentium® N5000 vs ASUS Vivobook 15 X540UA-DB31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB Hybrid-HDD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Black, Chocol

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  • 106specifications compared
  • 33differ
  • 73identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • X540MA-DB22 laptop Intel® Pentium® N5000:Intel® Pentium®
    • Vivobook 15 X540UA-DB31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB Hybrid-HDD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Black, Chocol:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • X540MA-DB22 laptop Intel® Pentium® N5000:N5000
    • Vivobook 15 X540UA-DB31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB Hybrid-HDD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Black, Chocol:i3-8130U
  • Processor cores
    • X540MA-DB22 laptop Intel® Pentium® N5000:4
    • Vivobook 15 X540UA-DB31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB Hybrid-HDD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Black, Chocol:2
  • Processor boost frequency
    • X540MA-DB22 laptop Intel® Pentium® N5000:2.7 GHz
    • Vivobook 15 X540UA-DB31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB Hybrid-HDD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Black, Chocol:3.4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • X540MA-DB22 laptop Intel® Pentium® N5000:1.1 GHz
    • Vivobook 15 X540UA-DB31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB Hybrid-HDD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Black, Chocol:2.2 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • X540MA-DB22 laptop Intel® Pentium® N5000:L3
    • Vivobook 15 X540UA-DB31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB Hybrid-HDD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Black, Chocol:Smart Cache
  • Processor operating modes
    • X540MA-DB22 laptop Intel® Pentium® N5000:32-bit, 64-bit
    • Vivobook 15 X540UA-DB31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB Hybrid-HDD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Black, Chocol:64-bit
  • Processor codename
    • X540MA-DB22 laptop Intel® Pentium® N5000:Gemini Lake
    • Vivobook 15 X540UA-DB31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB Hybrid-HDD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Black, Chocol:Kaby Lake

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Comparison of X540MA-DB22, X540UA-DB31
148 specifications
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersN5000i3-8130U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.7 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.1 GHz2.2 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GT/s
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor operating modesDiffers32-bit, 64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameDiffersGemini LakeKaby Lake
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs6 W15 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.8 GHz
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers612
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x4+1x2, 2x1+1x2+1x2, 4x11x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1090Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneB0Unknown — not stated by the source
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one4.8 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memory typeDiffersLPDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers2400 MHz2133 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB12 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneOn-boardUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHybrid-HDD
Hybrid-HDD cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSD
Hybrid-HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
Hybrid-HDD cache memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash)SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® UHD Graphics 605Intel® UHD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers8 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs750 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.4
Number of execution unitsKnown for one18Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one750 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x3184Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Network2 differ
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 source2x2
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.04.1
Ports & interfacesidentical
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
SmartCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Repairability indexDiffers6.46.5
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features5 differ
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers128990137977
Processor package sizeDiffers25 x 24 mm42 x 42 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSR3RZUnknown — not stated by the source
UARTKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers33 W45 W
AC adapter output currentDiffers1.75 A2.37 A
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers1.9 kg2 kg

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