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ASUS X550VC-0231B3230M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M vs HP 15-r023na Intel® Pentium® N3530 Laptop

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  • 124specifications compared
  • 54differ
  • 70identical
  • 47known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • X550VC-0231B3230M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:Grey, Stainless steel
    • 15-r023na Intel® Pentium® N3530 Laptop:Purple
  • Processor family
    • X550VC-0231B3230M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • 15-r023na Intel® Pentium® N3530 Laptop:Intel® Pentium®
  • Processor model
    • X550VC-0231B3230M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:i5-3230M
    • 15-r023na Intel® Pentium® N3530 Laptop:N3530
  • Processor cores
    • X550VC-0231B3230M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:2
    • 15-r023na Intel® Pentium® N3530 Laptop:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • X550VC-0231B3230M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:3.2 GHz
    • 15-r023na Intel® Pentium® N3530 Laptop:2.58 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • X550VC-0231B3230M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:2.6 GHz
    • 15-r023na Intel® Pentium® N3530 Laptop:2.16 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • X550VC-0231B3230M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:3 MB
    • 15-r023na Intel® Pentium® N3530 Laptop:2 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • X550VC-0231B3230M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:Smart Cache
    • 15-r023na Intel® Pentium® N3530 Laptop:L2

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Comparison of X550VC-0231B3230M, 15-r023na
171 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersGrey, Stainless steelPurple
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Displayidentical
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor17 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Pentium®
Processor generationKnown for one3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffersi5-3230MN3530
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.2 GHz2.58 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz2.16 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL2
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023BGA 1170
Processor operating modesDiffers64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile seriesIntel® Pentium N3000 Series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeBay Trail
Bus typeKnown for oneDMIUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingDiffersL1C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W7.5 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers164
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one26Unknown — not stated by the source
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.5 W
Memory1 differ
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x SO-DIMM
Storage1 differ
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDHC, SDXCSD
Total HDDs capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 720MNot available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz313 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz896 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x166Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source896 MHz
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneSonicMasterUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel HM76 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 8.1
Processor special features19 differ
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers7205681074
Processor codeDiffersSR0WXSR1W2
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 (BGA1023)25 x 27 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneAVXUnknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersYesNo
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers2950 mAh41 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W45 W
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
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 protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg2.23 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm378 mm
DepthDiffers251 mm260 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
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 mm
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Packaging contentidentical
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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