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Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS X550VC-XO017H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M vs Dell 15 3540

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  • 136specifications compared
  • 46differ
  • 90identical
  • 57known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Grey, Stainless steel
    • Black
  • Processor generation
    • 3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • 4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • i5-3230M
    • i5-4200U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 3.2 GHz
    • 2.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 2.6 GHz
    • 1.6 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • BGA 1023
    • BGA 1168
  • Processor codename
    • Ivy Bridge
    • Haswell
  • Bus type
    • DMI
    • DMI2

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ASUS

X550VC-XO017H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M

Model X550VC-XO017H

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Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersGrey, Stainless steelBlack
Displayidentical
LED backlightKnown for oneYes
Display surfaceKnown for oneMatt
Display brightnessKnown for one200 cd/m²
Pixel pitchKnown for one0.252 x 0.252 mm
Processor14 differ
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-3230Mi5-4200U
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.2 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz1.6 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023BGA 1168
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeHaswell
Bus typeDiffersDMIDMI2
SteppingDiffersL1C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W15 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1612
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x4, 2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/s
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one26
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATA
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPM
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDHC, SDXCMemory Stick (MS), MS PRO, SD, SDHC
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 720MNot available
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 4400
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one12
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1660xA16
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMasterHD
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2
Speaker powerKnown for one2 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.92 MP
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for one30 fps
Optical driveidentical
Disc types supportedKnown for oneCD, DVD
Network1 differ
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one4
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one4
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM76 ExpressIntel® HM87
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bit
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for oneWindows 8
Processor special features9 differ
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one9.5
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one0.00
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneYes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNo
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers7205675459
Processor codeDiffersSR0WXSR170
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 (BGA1023)40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXAVX 2.0
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one22 nm
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityDiffers2950 mAh40 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter output voltageDiffers19 V19.5 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one3.42 A
Securityidentical
Password protectionKnown for oneYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, User
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-40 - 65 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 95%
Operating altitudeKnown for one-15.2 - 3048 m
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one-15.2 - 10668 m
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Bronze, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers380 mm376 mm
DepthDiffers251 mm259 mm
WeightKnown for one2.3 kg
Height (front)Known for one2.48 cm
Height (rear)Known for one3.17 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYes
Cables includedKnown for oneAC
ManualKnown for oneYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneYes
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneSmall Business

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