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Acer Aspire 571-53316G50Mass Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop vs ASUS S56CM-XX033H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop

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  • 148specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 122identical
  • 53known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 571-53316G50Mass Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Silver
    • S56CM-XX033H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:Black, Silver
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 571-53316G50Mass Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • S56CM-XX033H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire 571-53316G50Mass Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • S56CM-XX033H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 571-53316G50Mass Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:i5-3317U
    • S56CM-XX033H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:i7-3517U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire 571-53316G50Mass Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:2.6 GHz
    • S56CM-XX033H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:3 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 571-53316G50Mass Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:1.7 GHz
    • S56CM-XX033H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:1.9 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire 571-53316G50Mass Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:3 MB
    • S56CM-XX033H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:4 MB
  • PCI Express configurations
    • Aspire 571-53316G50Mass Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
    • S56CM-XX033H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8

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Comparison of 571-53316G50Mass, S56CM-XX033H
201 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack, Silver
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeHDHD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display number of coloursKnown for one16.78 million coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-3317Ui7-3517U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz1.9 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1023BGA 1023
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-3500 Mobile series
Processor codenameIvy BridgeIvy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingL1L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)17 W17 W
Tjunction105 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1719
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs2 x 4 GB1 x 4 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB524 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity500 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
HDD size2.5"2.5"
Number of SSDs installedDiffers01
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 GB
Optical drive typeDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDSD
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 635M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel, NVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequency350 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1660x166
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
NVIDIA Optimus technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDSonicMaster Lite
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Swivel webcamKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Optical driveidentical
DVD-R read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD+R read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Disc types supportedKnown for oneCD, DVDUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity11
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel HM76 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 8Windows 8
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicrosoft Office 2010 Starter
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography22 nm22 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)NoNo
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers6570765714
Processor codeDiffersSR0N8SR0N6
Processor package size31.0 x 24.0 mm31.0 x 24.0 mm
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells44
Battery capacityDiffers2500 mAh44 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter power65 W65 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.42 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Security2 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Password protection typeDiffersYesBIOS, HDD
Weight & dimensions3 differ
Weight2.3 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers382 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm266 mm
HeightDiffers23 mm21 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source380 x 266 x 21 mm
Videoidentical
HD-ReadyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedACAC
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
3DNoNo
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-15 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 85%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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