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ASUS X551CA-SX330H laptop Intel® Pentium® 2117U vs ASUS X553MA-SX972H laptop Intel® Celeron® N2840

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  • 122specifications compared
  • 42differ
  • 80identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • X551CA-SX330H laptop Intel® Pentium® 2117U:Intel® Pentium®
    • X553MA-SX972H laptop Intel® Celeron® N2840:Intel® Celeron®
  • Processor model
    • X551CA-SX330H laptop Intel® Pentium® 2117U:2117U
    • X553MA-SX972H laptop Intel® Celeron® N2840:N2840
  • Processor frequency
    • X551CA-SX330H laptop Intel® Pentium® 2117U:1.8 GHz
    • X553MA-SX972H laptop Intel® Celeron® N2840:2.16 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • X551CA-SX330H laptop Intel® Pentium® 2117U:2 MB
    • X553MA-SX972H laptop Intel® Celeron® N2840:1 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • X551CA-SX330H laptop Intel® Pentium® 2117U:Smart Cache
    • X553MA-SX972H laptop Intel® Celeron® N2840:L2
  • Processor socket
    • X551CA-SX330H laptop Intel® Pentium® 2117U:BGA 1023
    • X553MA-SX972H laptop Intel® Celeron® N2840:BGA 1170
  • Processor operating modes
    • X551CA-SX330H laptop Intel® Pentium® 2117U:64-bit
    • X553MA-SX972H laptop Intel® Celeron® N2840:32-bit, 64-bit
  • Processor codename
    • X551CA-SX330H laptop Intel® Pentium® 2117U:Ivy Bridge
    • X553MA-SX972H laptop Intel® Celeron® N2840:Bay Trail

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Comparison of X551CA-SX330H, X553MA-SX972H
160 specifications
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Celeron®
Processor modelDiffers2117UN2840
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.58 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.16 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB1 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL2
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023BGA 1170
Processor operating modesDiffers64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Pentium 2000 series for MobileIntel Celeron Processor N2000 Series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeBay Trail
SteppingDiffersP0C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W7.5 W
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.5 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers164
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x4
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for oneDMIUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one18Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB128 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDSD, SDHC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz311 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source792 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz792 MHz
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMasterSonicFocus
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel SoC
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 8.1
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features12 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
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 VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers7146982103
Processor codeDiffersSR0VQSR1YJ
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 mm25 x 27 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersYesNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneSSE4.1, SSE4.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers42
Battery capacityDiffers37 Wh33 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter output currentDiffers2.37 A1.75 A
AC adapter powerKnown for one45 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffersUL, CE Marking Compliance, FCC Compliance, BSMI, CCC, CB, EPEAT, Energy star, CECP, RoHS, JATEUL, CE Marking Compliance, BSMI, CCC, CB, EPEAT, EU Flower, Energy star, CECP, WEEE
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers2.15 kg2.3 kg
DepthDiffers251 mm258 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source31 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.09 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.66 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
64-bit computingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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