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ASUS X550CA-XO112H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U vs Lenovo Essential G40 Intel® Celeron® 2957U Laptop

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  • 122specifications compared
  • 55differ
  • 67identical
  • 62known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • X550CA-XO112H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U:Grey, Silver
    • Essential G40 Intel® Celeron® 2957U Laptop:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • X550CA-XO112H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Essential G40 Intel® Celeron® 2957U Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor family
    • X550CA-XO112H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Essential G40 Intel® Celeron® 2957U Laptop:Intel® Celeron®
  • Processor model
    • X550CA-XO112H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U:i7-3537U
    • Essential G40 Intel® Celeron® 2957U Laptop:2957U
  • Processor threads
    • X550CA-XO112H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U:4
    • Essential G40 Intel® Celeron® 2957U Laptop:2
  • Processor frequency
    • X550CA-XO112H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U:2 GHz
    • Essential G40 Intel® Celeron® 2957U Laptop:1.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • X550CA-XO112H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U:4 MB
    • Essential G40 Intel® Celeron® 2957U Laptop:2 MB
  • Processor socket
    • X550CA-XO112H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U:BGA 1023
    • Essential G40 Intel® Celeron® 2957U Laptop:BGA 1168

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Comparison of X550CA-XO112H, G40
184 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersGrey, SilverBlack
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Celeron®
Processor modelDiffersi7-3537U2957U
Processor threadsDiffers42
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz1.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB2 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023BGA 1168
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3500 Mobile seriesIntel Celeron Processor 2000 Series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeHaswell
Bus typeDiffersDMIDMI2
SteppingDiffersL1D0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W15 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1610
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x84x1, 1x4
Processor generationKnown for one3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.1 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one20Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 4 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD±RW
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDHC, SDXCMMC, SD
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x166Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMasterDolby Advanced Audio v2
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpadUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8FreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features22 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.5
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
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 Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers7205478942
Processor codeDiffersSR0XGSR1DV
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 (BGA1023)40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXSSE4.1, SSE4.2
UARTKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one22 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 h
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one37 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one3.42 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDDUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 43 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 95%
Operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 2438 m
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg2.1 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm349 mm
DepthDiffers251 mm245 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24.8 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.48 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.17 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
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
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel HM76 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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