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ASUS X550LA-XX011D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U vs ASUS X551CA-SX014D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U

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  • 132specifications compared
  • 38differ
  • 94identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • X550LA-XX011D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:Grey, Stainless steel
    • X551CA-SX014D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Black
  • Processor family
    • X550LA-XX011D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:Intel® Core™ i7
    • X551CA-SX014D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • X550LA-XX011D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • X551CA-SX014D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • X550LA-XX011D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:i7-4500U
    • X551CA-SX014D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:i3-3217U
  • Processor cache
    • X550LA-XX011D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:4 MB
    • X551CA-SX014D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:3 MB
  • Processor socket
    • X550LA-XX011D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:BGA 1168
    • X551CA-SX014D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:BGA 1023
  • Processor codename
    • X550LA-XX011D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:Haswell
    • X551CA-SX014D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Ivy Bridge
  • Bus type
    • X550LA-XX011D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:DMI2
    • X551CA-SX014D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:DMI

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Comparison of X550LA-XX011D, X551CA-SX014D
171 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersGrey, Stainless steelBlack
Displayidentical
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i73rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi7-4500Ui3-3217U
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168BGA 1023
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i3-3200 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellIvy Bridge
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI
SteppingDiffersC0L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W17 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
L3 cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 MB
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDHC, SDXCMMC, SD
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNot availableUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4400Intel® HD Graphics 4000
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one1.74 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one12Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0xA160x166
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Network1 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features10 differ
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one9.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers7546065697
Processor codeDiffersSR16ZSR0N9
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm31 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 nm
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Poweridentical
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.37 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Securityidentical
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg2.15 kg
Height (front)Differs2.48 cm3.09 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.17 cm3.66 cm
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
64-bit computingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUL, CE Marking Compliance, FCC Compliance, BSMI, CCC, CB, EPEAT, Energy star, CECP, RoHS, JATE
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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