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ASUS X552MD-SX042D laptop Intel® Pentium® N3530 vs Lenovo IdeaPad G50-70MA-IFI(H) Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop

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  • 112specifications compared
  • 45differ
  • 67identical
  • 48known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • X552MD-SX042D laptop Intel® Pentium® N3530:Grey, Silver
    • IdeaPad G50-70MA-IFI(H) Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:Black
  • Processor family
    • X552MD-SX042D laptop Intel® Pentium® N3530:Intel® Pentium®
    • IdeaPad G50-70MA-IFI(H) Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • X552MD-SX042D laptop Intel® Pentium® N3530:N3530
    • IdeaPad G50-70MA-IFI(H) Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:i5-4210U
  • Processor cores
    • X552MD-SX042D laptop Intel® Pentium® N3530:4
    • IdeaPad G50-70MA-IFI(H) Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:2
  • Processor boost frequency
    • X552MD-SX042D laptop Intel® Pentium® N3530:2.58 GHz
    • IdeaPad G50-70MA-IFI(H) Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:2.7 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • X552MD-SX042D laptop Intel® Pentium® N3530:2.16 GHz
    • IdeaPad G50-70MA-IFI(H) Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:1.7 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • X552MD-SX042D laptop Intel® Pentium® N3530:2 MB
    • IdeaPad G50-70MA-IFI(H) Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:3 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • X552MD-SX042D laptop Intel® Pentium® N3530:L2
    • IdeaPad G50-70MA-IFI(H) Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:Smart Cache

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160 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersGrey, SilverBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersN3530i5-4210U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.58 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.16 GHz1.7 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1170BGA 1168
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers32-bit, 64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel® Pentium N3000 Series for MobileIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersBay TrailHaswell
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersC0D0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs7.5 W15 W
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one4.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers412
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x44x1, 2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI2
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB1 TB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB1 TB
Optical drive typeDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSD, SDHC, SDXCUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 820MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 820M
Discrete graphics card memory2 GB2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR3GDDR3
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4400
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers313 MHz200 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one896 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs896 MHz1000 MHz
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.74 GB
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0xA16
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneSonicMasterUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Swivel webcamKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Rear cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputsDiffers01
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Total number of SATA connectorsDiffers24
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpadUnknown — not stated by the source
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersFreeDOSWindows 8
Processor special features15 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one22 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyNoNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyYesYes
Intel Smart Connect Technology version1.001.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)VT-xVT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers8107481016
Processor codeDiffersSR1W2SR1EF
Processor package sizeDiffers25 x 27 mm40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersNoYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.5
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
UARTKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one37 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one45 WUnknown — not stated by the source
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
DC-in jackYesYes
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, HDD, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WeightKnown for one2.3 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
WidthKnown for one380 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one251 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one2.48 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.17 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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