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ASUS X550CA-XO098 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U vs ASUS X550CC-XO914 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U

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  • 121specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 105identical
  • 7known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • X550CA-XO098 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U:Intel® Core™ i5
    • X550CC-XO914 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • X550CA-XO098 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • X550CC-XO914 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • X550CA-XO098 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U:i5-3337U
    • X550CC-XO914 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:i3-3217U
  • Total storage capacity
    • X550CA-XO098 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U:500 GB
    • X550CC-XO914 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:1 TB
  • HDD capacity
    • X550CA-XO098 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U:500 GB
    • X550CC-XO914 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:1 TB
  • Optical drive type
    • X550CA-XO098 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U:DVD Super Multi
    • X550CC-XO914 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:DVD-RW
  • Discrete graphics card
    • X550CA-XO098 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U:No
    • X550CC-XO914 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Yes
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • X550CA-XO098 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U:Not available
    • X550CC-XO914 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 720M

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Comparison of X550CA-XO098, X550CC-XO914
128 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourGreyGrey
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeHDHD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-3337Ui3-3217U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.7 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequency1.8 GHz1.8 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1023BGA 1023
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile seriesIntel Core i3-3200 Mobile Series
Processor codenameIvy BridgeIvy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
SteppingL1L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)17 W17 W
Tjunction105 °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)1818
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memoryidentical
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD-RW
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 720M
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequency350 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1660x166
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneSonicMasterUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
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 rates10,1000,100 Mbit/s10,1000,100 Mbit/s
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel HM76 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedNoNo
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 lithography22 nm22 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
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 version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
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)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)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)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers7205565697
Processor codeDiffersSR0XLSR0N9
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 (BGA1023)31 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells44
Battery capacity37 Wh37 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter power65 W65 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output current3.42 A3.42 A
AC adapter output voltage19 V19 V
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Password protectionYesYes
Password protection typeHDD, User, BIOSHDD, User, BIOS
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight2.3 kg2.3 kg
Width380 mm380 mm
Depth251 mm251 mm
Height (front)2.48 cm2.48 cm
Height (rear)3.17 cm3.17 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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