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Asus X550 Series

Asus X550VQ-0021BProcessor: AMD A-Series A8-5550M, AMD Bristol Ridge FX-9830P, Intel Celeron 1007U, Intel Core i3 2348M, Intel Core i3 3217U, Intel Core i5 3230M, Intel Core i5 3337U, Intel Core i5 4200U, Intel Core i5 4210U, Intel Core i5 6300HQ, Intel Core i7 4510U, Intel Core i7 4710HQ, Intel Pentium 2117U
Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8670M Dual Graphics, AMD Radeon RX 460 (Laptop), Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge), Intel HD Graphics 3000, Intel HD Graphics 4000, Intel HD Graphics 530, NVIDIA GeForce 820M, NVIDIA GeForce 840M, NVIDIA GeForce 940MX, NVIDIA GeForce GT 720M, NVIDIA GeForce GT 740M, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 850M
Display: 15.60 inch
Weight: 2.2kg, 2.256kg, 2.3kg, 2.45kg, 2.5kg
Price: 400, 500, 600, 800, 900 euro
Average Score: 75.32% - good
Average of 19 scores (from 30 reviews)
price: 79%, performance: 70%, features: 76%, display: 70%, mobility: 66%, workmanship: 76%, ergonomy: 82%, emissions: 87%

 

Asus X550CA-DB31

Specifications

Asus X550CA-DB31Notebook: Asus X550CA-DB31
Processor: Intel Core i3 3217U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 3000
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.3kg
Price: 500 euro
Links: Asus homepage
 Asus notebook section
 X550CA-DB31 (Model)

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Average Score: 70% - average

Average of 3 scores (from 3 reviews)

 

Reviews

80% Asus VivoBook X550CA review
Source: Expert Reviews English Archive.org version
Nevertheless, screen and battery life issues aside, the Asus VivoBook X550CA is still a marked improvement over its predecessors. Its Ivy Bridge processor may be showing its age, but it can still compete with other budget laptops in raw performance, and it remains one of the cheapest 15.6in laptops we've seen to come with a full ten-point touchscreen.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/27/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%
60% ASUS X550CA-DB31 15.6-inch Laptop Review
Source: Comp Reviews English Archive.org version
The ASUS X550CA still remains as a solid value for those looking at a basic laptop computer. The problem is that it doesn't really distinguish itself from the competition in any real way. In fact, the laptop design really needs to be updated to address the limited number of USB ports which is as much as half as many as the competition.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/06/2013
Rating: Total score: 60%
70% ASUS X550CA-DB31 Review
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
With an attractive design, strong audio and a low price, the ASUS X550CA is a solid sub-$500 notebook. However, you have to be willing to live with a few compromises, such as limited viewing angles and mediocre battery life. At this price, we prefer the HP Pavilion g6t because of its brighter screen and longer endurance.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/15/2013
Rating: Total score: 70%

 

Asus X550CC-XO055H

Specifications

Asus X550CC-XO055HNotebook: Asus X550CC-XO055H
Processor: Intel Core i5 3337U
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 720M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.2kg
Links: Asus homepage
 Asus notebook section

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Average Score: 80% - good

Average of 1 scores (from 2 reviews)

 

Foreign Reviews

80% ASUS X550CC-XO055H
Source: Benchmark.pl Turkish PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/24/2013
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 70% display: 80% mobility: 63% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 90% emissions: 90%
Asus X550CC – елегантност и мощност на достъпна цена
Source: PC Store BU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Elegant design; good performance; long battery life; brilliant sound system and cooling system.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/11/2013

 

Asus X550VC

Specifications

Asus X550VCNotebook: Asus X550VC
Processor: Intel Core i3 2348M
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 720M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.3kg
Links: Asus homepage
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Foreign Reviews

Asus X550VC
Source: Itsvet HR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Excellent performance; good autonomy; attractive design.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/08/2013

 

Asus X550CC-XO164H

Specifications

Asus X550CC-XO164HNotebook: Asus X550CC-XO164H
Processor: Intel Pentium 2117U
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 720M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.2kg
Links: Asus homepage
 Asus notebook section

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Average Score: 79% - good

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

 

Foreign Reviews

79% ASUS X550CC-XO164H – Biały
Source: Benchmark.pl Turkish PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/02/2013
Rating: Total score: 79% performance: 60% display: 80% mobility: 63% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 80% emissions: 90%

 

Asus X550CA-XO113H

Specifications

Asus X550CA-XO113HNotebook: Asus X550CA-XO113H
Processor: Intel Celeron 1007U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge)
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.3kg
Price: 400 euro
Links: Asus homepage
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Average Score: 80% - good

Average of 1 scores (from 2 reviews)

 

Reviews

80% ASUS X550CA-XO113H Laptop review
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
If you’re on a budget, it’s really hard to argue with the ASUS X550. Yes, you can easily see where the cost savings have occurred (cheap feel, low quality screen, Intel Celeron processor, rattly keyboard), but at the same time the savings really add up. At £329, the performance isn’t too far removed from the £430 HP Touchsmart Sleekbook and the £499 ASUS V550C. It feels cheap, and the cost-saving areas are obvious, but at just £329 RRP with similar performance to laptops £100 more expensive, this is an impressive performer.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/23/2013
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 100% performance: 60% features: 70% display: 60% mobility: 60% workmanship: 70% emissions: 90%

Foreign Reviews

Recenze: ASUS X550Ca - levně s tichým chlazením
Source: Notebook.cz CZ→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Slim design; quiet cooling system. Negative: Only 2 USB ports; performance of the CPU.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/12/2013

 

Asus X550CC-XX066H

Specifications

Asus X550CC-XX066HNotebook: Asus X550CC-XX066H
Processor: Intel Core i5 3337U
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 720M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.2kg
Price: 600 euro
Links: Asus homepage
 Asus notebook section
 X550CC-XX066H (Model)

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Average Score: 65% - average

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

 

Foreign Reviews

65% Glanzloser Mittelfeldspieler
Source: Chip.de German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/07/2013
Rating: Total score: 65% price: 60% performance: 60% features: 81% display: 51% mobility: 56% ergonomy: 81%

 

Asus X550CC-XO229D

The Asus X550CC-XO229D has been built down to a price. The plastic body tells of its budget friendly nature, and there is a lack of quality apparent in the hinges. The cheap feel is inescapable, but the casing is otherwise decent enough. Weighing in at 2.3 kg, this 15.6 inch machine is no lightweight, but it's portable. The island style keys are spacious and support long hours of error free typing. The matte 1366 x 768 screen provides nice colors and contrast; it wouldn't be realistic to expect a Full HD screen at this price.

The previous generation Ivy Bridge, Intel Core i3-3217U chugs along at 1.8 GHz inside. The combination of Intel HD Graphics HD4000 and NVIDIA GeForce GT720M is a nice boost of graphics power that will just about allow users to play moderately demanding games at the lowest possible settings. The Asus X550CC-XO229D is only equipped with 1 USB 3.0 port and 1 USB 2.0 port. This may represent a serious hindrance for some users. Overall, this budget machine does what it sets out to do. As such, it will not bedazzle the senses with an innovative and gorgeous design, or take ones breath away with sheer speed. It will fit nicely within a budget, and be good enough for getting work done, as long as the programs used aren't too demanding.

Specifications

Asus X550CC-XO229DNotebook: Asus X550CC-XO229D
Processor: Intel Core i3 3217U
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 720M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.3kg
Links: Asus homepage
 Asus notebook section

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Average Score: 81% - good

Average of 1 scores (from 2 reviews)

 

Foreign Reviews

Tani, wielozadaniowy Asus
Source: PC Lab.pl Turkish PL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Very good quality case; comfortable keyboard; many hardware configurations; a large, precise touchpad; lightweight; quiet and efficient cooling system; good price/performance ratio. Negative: Low-quality display; too few USB ports; poor webcam.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/17/2014
81% Asus X550CC XO229D teszt
Source: Laptopkalauz HU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/26/2013
Rating: Total score: 81% price: 90% performance: 90% display: 80% mobility: 70% workmanship: 90% emissions: 80%

 

Asus X550VB-XO003D

Specifications

Asus X550VB-XO003DNotebook: Asus X550VB-XO003D
Processor: Intel Core i5 3230M
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 740M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.3kg
Links: Asus homepage
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Foreign Reviews

Ревю на ASUS X550VB – поредният изгоден ноутбук от среден до висок клас на ASUS
Source: Laptop.bg BU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good workmanship; well balanced performance; good price. Negative: 64-bits video card.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/03/2014

 

Asus X550CA-XO153H

Specifications

Asus X550CA-XO153HNotebook: Asus X550CA-XO153H
Processor: Intel Core i3 3217U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 4000
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.3kg
Price: 500 euro
Links: Asus homepage
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Average Score: 80% - good

Average of 3 scores (from 3 reviews)

 

Foreign Reviews

82% Asus X550CA-XO153H
Source: PC Go - Heft 1/2014 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 82%
80% Asus X550CA-XO153H
Source: Computerbild German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%
78% Asus X550CA-XO153H
Source: PC Magazin - Heft 12/2013 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 11/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 78%

 

Asus X550VB-XX047H

Specifications

Asus X550VB-XX047HNotebook: Asus X550VB-XX047H
Processor: Intel Core i5 3230M
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 740M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.3kg
Price: 600 euro
Links: Asus homepage
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Average Score: 80% - good

Average of 2 scores (from 2 reviews)

 

Foreign Reviews

80% Asus X550VB-XX047H
Source: Computerbild - Heft 25/2013 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Asus X550VB-XX047H
Source: Comuterbild Spiele - Heft 3/2014 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 02/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 82% features: 77% mobility: 84%

 

Asus X550LN-XX031H

Specifications

Notebook: Asus X550LN-XX031H
Processor: Intel Core i5 4200U
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce 840M 2048 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 0kg
Links: Asus homepage
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Average Score: 76% - good

Average of 2 scores (from 2 reviews)

 

Foreign Reviews

82% Asus X550LN-XX031H
Source: Chip Test & Kauf - Heft 2/2015 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 01/01/2015
Rating: Total score: 82%
70% Starkes Notebook mit Mobilitäts-Schwäche
Source: Chip.de German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/07/2014
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 75% performance: 65% features: 84% display: 65% mobility: 53% ergonomy: 86%

 

Asus X550LB-NH52

Specifications

Notebook: Asus X550LB-NH52
Processor: Intel Core i5 4200U
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 740M 2048 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.256kg
Price: 600 euro
Links: Asus homepage
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Reviews

75% Review Asus X550LB-NH52 Notebook | Notebookcheck
Non-touchscreen multimedia. The Asus X550LB is a 15.6-inch gaming-capable notebook designed for everyday multitasking. A Haswell-generation CPU and GeForce GPU are paired up with a non-touch, standard HD-resolution display. How well the combo works is the subject of our review.

 

Asus X550DP

The Asus X series is created with beauty and functionality in mind. Asus places the classic, timeless design tag on the X550DP variant with its elegant spin-line finish, while making it 5 percent thinner than the previous X series model. The design also incorporates the IceCool technology that keeps the palm rest cool when in use. Asus X550DP comes with a glossy 15.6 inch HD display and is powered by an AMD APU A8-5550M quad-core processor clocked at 2.1 GHz, AMD Radeon HD 8550G + Radeon HD 8670M Dual Graphics with 2GB DDR3 VRAM with up to 8 GB DDR3L 1600 MHz RAM.

The storage size varies depending on the model and can go up to 1TB with Windows 8 as its operating system. The Asus X550DP is equipped with a Super-Multi DVD drive, HD webcam, card reader and all common interfaces found on most modern notebooks. The entire setup is powered by a 4-cell 3000 mAh battery and weighs at 2.26 kg with battery included.

The notebook has a true instant on 2 second resume from sleep mode and high quality sound with SonicMaster technology. It also prides on the precision touchpad and cloud storage integration making it enticing for the average consumer.

Specifications

Asus X550DPNotebook: Asus X550DP
Processor: AMD A-Series A8-5550M
Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8670M Dual Graphics
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.3kg
Links: Asus homepage
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Foreign Reviews

Мейнстрим во всей красе. Обзор ноутбука ASUS X550DP
Source: Ferra.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good design; lightweight; good cooling system; good autonomy. Negative: Mediocre display; poor performance.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/17/2014
ASUS X550DP Review [หนึ่งในโน้ตบุ๊ค Pure AMD การ์ดจอ Dual Graphics ตัวคุ้ม]
Source: Notebookspec.com TH→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; large screen; comfortable keyboard with numeric block; good connectivity; quite good sound system. Negative: Material is not good enough.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/27/2014

 

Asus X550LDV-XO610H

Specifications

Asus X550LDV-XO610HNotebook: Asus X550LDV-XO610H
Processor: Intel Core i5 4210U
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce 820M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.3kg
Price: 800 euro
Links: Asus homepage
 Asus notebook section

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Average Score: 70% - average

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

 

Reviews

70% Asus X550LDV-XO610H review: respectable battery life makes the Asus X550 a good desktop replacement laptop
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
The dull screen is a bit of a let-down, but the X550LDV does provide better performance than most laptops in the sub-£600 category. It's not the most portable of laptops either, but respectable battery life ensures that the X550LDV makes a good desktop replacement system that will earn its keep without breaking the bank.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/08/2014
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 70% performance: 70% features: 80% workmanship: 60%

 

Asus X550LDV-XO552H

Specifications

Asus X550LDV-XO552HNotebook: Asus X550LDV-XO552H
Processor: Intel Core i7 4510U
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce 820M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.3kg
Price: 900 euro
Links: Asus homepage
 Asus notebook section

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Average Score: 60% - poor

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

 

Reviews

60% Asus X550LDV-XO552H review
Source: Expert Reviews English Archive.org version
The Asus X550LDV-XO552H is a good performer that's let down by cheap build quality and a poor screen. If you're willing to put up with these problems, it's one of the better-value general-purpose laptops on the market at the moment, with the added boon of a dedicated graphics processor. A good alternative, though, is the Best Buy-winning Chillblast Prestige i5 4200SH. The Prestige i5 4200SH doesn't have a dedicated graphics chip, but it does have an excellent processor, a Full-HD screen and it costs less.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/28/2014
Rating: Total score: 60%

 

Asus X550LN-XX030H

Specifications

Asus X550LN-XX030HNotebook: Asus X550LN-XX030H
Processor: Intel Core i7 4510U
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce 840M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.3kg
Price: 900 euro
Links: Asus homepage
 Asus notebook section

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Average Score: 79% - good

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

 

Foreign Reviews

79% Asus X550LN-XX030H
Source: Stiftung Warentest - Heft 08/2014 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 07/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 79% display: 78% mobility: 71%

 

Asus X550JK-XO031D

Specifications

Asus X550JK-XO031DNotebook: Asus X550JK-XO031D
Processor: Intel Core i7 4710HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 850M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.3kg
Links: Asus homepage
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Foreign Reviews

Asus X550JK – лаптоп серия от приятни изненади
Source: PC Store BU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Compact size; modern hardware; excellent performance; attractive price. Negative: Relatively modest battery life; no backlit keyboard; mediocre ergonomics.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/06/2015

 

Asus X550VX-XX015D

Specifications

Asus X550VX-XX015DNotebook: Asus X550VX-XX015D
Processor: Intel Core i5 6300HQ
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 530
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.5kg
Links: Asus homepage
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Foreign Reviews

Asus X550VX - olcsót drágán
Source: Laptopkalauz HU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful processor; good cooling system. Negative: Plastic material; uncomfortable keyboard; low-resolution and low bright display.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/26/2016

 

Asus X550IU-BX001D

Specifications

Asus X550IU-BX001DNotebook: Asus X550IU-BX001D
Processor: AMD Bristol Ridge FX-9830P
Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon RX 460 (Laptop)
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.2kg
Links: Asus homepage
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Foreign Reviews

Review Asus X550IU-BX001D Part 1 – Desain, Spesifikasi, Display Panel dan Upgrade Option
Source: Pemmzchannel ID→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice screen; decent hardware. Negative: Poor display.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/21/2017

 

Asus X550VQ-0021B

Specifications

Asus X550VQ-0021BNotebook: Asus X550VQ-0021B
Processor: Intel Core i5 6300HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce 940MX
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.45kg
Links: Asus homepage
 Asus notebook section

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Foreign Reviews

Review Asus X550VQ – X series Asus untuk Gamer e-Sport
Source: Pemmzchannel ID→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Large screen; decent hardware; nice performance. Negative: Poor display.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/21/2017

 

Comment

Asus: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. is a major Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer based in Taipei, founded in 1989. Under the Asus brand name, the company manufactures a wide range of products, including laptops, desktops, motherboards, graphics cards, monitors, smartphones and networking equipment, complete systems and PC components for end users.

Under the ROG (Republic of Gamers) brand name, ASUS manufactures gaming laptops known by gamers for their powerful specifications, dedicated graphics cards, high refresh rate displays and advanced cooling systems.

Beyond gaming, a wide range of notebooks are offered for different needs and budgets, from ultra-slim and lightweight ultrabooks to versatile 2-in-1 convertibles and budget-friendly options. In 2023, Asus had a 7% global market share of the PC market.

Customer satisfaction with ASUS notebooks concerns performance, the features, and the good price-performance ratio of ASUS notebooks. However, as with any brand, there are occasional reports of problems such as overheating, driver compatibility, or build quality issues.


Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.

Intel HD Graphics 3000: Integrated graphics card in the Intel Sandy Bridge processors (Core ix-2xxx). The HD 3000 is the faster (internally GT2 called) version with 12 Execution Units (EUs).

Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge): In the mobile Ivy Bridge Celeron and Pentium CPUs integrated processor graphics card. The HD Graphics is the slower, GT1 called, part with less execution units (EUs) and only one texture sampler - compared to the GT2 HD Graphics 4000.

Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

NVIDIA GeForce GT 720M: Lower middle-class graphics card based on the 28 nm GF117 (Fermi).

NVIDIA GeForce GT 740M: Mid-range graphics card of the GeForce GT 700M series. Based on the Kepler architecture and manufactured by TSMC in a 28nm process.

NVIDIA GeForce 840M:

Mid-range graphics card from the GeForce 800M series based on the Maxwell architecture.

AMD Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8670M Dual Graphics: Dual Graphics (asymmetrical CrossFire) combination of a dedicated Radeon HD 8670M  and a 8550G processor graphics card (in the processor core of the A-Series). Only in some cases faster than the dedicated GPU alone and furthermore it sometimes suffers from micro stuttering.

NVIDIA GeForce 820M:

Entry level 28nm Fermi GPU from the GeForce 800M series based on the GT 620M and 710M.

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 850M: Upper mid-range graphics card from the GeForce GTX 800M series.

Intel HD Graphics 530: Integrated GPU (GT2) with 24 EUs found on some Skylake CPU models (mobile and desktop).

AMD Radeon RX 460 (Laptop): On Polaris 11 based graphics card for laptops that should be only slightly slower than a desktop RX 460 graphics card.

 

 

 

NVIDIA GeForce 940MX: Mid-range laptop graphics card based on the Maxwell architecture. Compared to the older 940M, the MX now also supports GDDR5 graphics memory and maybe slightly faster clock speeds.

Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.

Intel HD Graphics 4000: Processor graphics card in the high end Ivy Bridge models. Offers a different clock speed in the different CPU models (ULV to desktop quad core) and therefore a different performance.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


Intel Core i3:

3217U: Ivy-Bridge-based ULV-CPU in Q2 2012. Offers a core clock of 1.8 GHz (no Turbo Boost) and an HD 4000 GPU (350 - 1050 MHz). The TDP is rated at 17 W.

2348M: Dual-core processor based on the Sandy Bridge architecture with an integrated graphics card and dual-channel DDR3 memory controller. The CPU is clocked at 2.3 GHz and features the Turbo Boost 2.0 only for the graphics card (650/1150MHz). Similar to the  Core i3-2350M but without SMB tools support.

Intel Core i5:

3337U: Ivy-Bridge-based ULV-CPU in Q1 2013. Offers a core clock of 1.8 - 2.7 GHz and an HD 4000 GPU (350 - 1100 MHz). The TDP is rated at 17 W.

3230M: Fast Ivy-Bridge-based dual-core, includes HD 4000 GPU, core clock 2.6 - 3.2 GHz

4200U:

Haswell-based ULV dual-core processor clocked at 1.6 GHz with Turbo Boost support up to 2.6 GHz. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 4400 and a dual-channel DDR3 memory controller.

4210U: Haswell-based ULV dual-core processor clocked at 1.7 GHz with Turbo Boost support up to 2.7 GHz. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 4400 and a dual-channel DDR3 memory controller.

6300HQ: Skylake-based quad-core processor for notebooks. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 530 GPU and is manufactured in 14 nm.

Intel Pentium:

2117U: Ultra Low Voltage Dual-core processor based on the Ivy Bridge architecture with an integrated graphics card and dual-channel DDR3 memory controller. Due to the Pentium brand, many features of the Ivy Bridge core are deactivated.

Intel Celeron:

1007U: Entry level ULV dual core processor with integrated graphics card called Intel HD Graphics and reduced features of the Ivy Bridge core (no Turbo Boost, AES, ...).

AMD A-Series:

A8-5550M: Quad-core processor with only two FPUs and an integrated Radeon HD 8550G graphics card. Top model of the "Richland" A8 series.

Intel Core i7: The Intel Core i7 for laptops is based on the LG1156 Core i5/i7 CPU for desktops. The base clock speed of the CPUs is relatively low, but because of a huge Turbo mode, the cores can dynamically overclock to up to 3.2 GHz (920XM). Therefore, the CPU can be as fast as high clocked dual-core CPUs (using single threaded applications) but still offer the advantage of 4 cores. Because of the large TDP of 45 W / 55 W, the CPU is only intended for large laptops.  

4510U: Haswell-based ULV dual-core processor clocked at 2.0 GHz with Turbo Boost support up to 3.1 GHz. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 4400 and a dual-channel DDR3 memory controller.

4710HQ: Haswell-based quad-core processor clocked at 2.5 GHz with Turbo Boost support up to 3.5 GHz. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 4600 GPU and a dual channel DDR3 memory controller.

AMD Bristol Ridge:

FX-9830P: Fastest Bristol Ridge APU from 2016 with a TDP between 25-45 Watts. Integrates 4 CPU cores (2 modules – 4 integer, 2 FP units) with 3-3.7 GHz (vs. 2.7-3.6 GHz for the 15-Watt top model 9800P), dual-channel DDR4 memory controller as well as a Radeon GPU with 512 shader units.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


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75.32%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.

» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

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Acer Aspire E5-575G-57D4
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Acer Aspire E5-575G-50AL
GeForce 940MX, Kaby Lake i5-7200U
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Stefan Hinum, 2013-08-17 (Update: 2013-08-17)