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ASUS A43SD-VX255D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M vs ASUS S56CA-WH31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U

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  • 128specifications compared
  • 42differ
  • 86identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • A43SD-VX255D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:White
    • S56CA-WH31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • A43SD-VX255D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:35.6 cm (14")
    • S56CA-WH31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor family
    • A43SD-VX255D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • S56CA-WH31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • A43SD-VX255D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • S56CA-WH31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • A43SD-VX255D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:i5-2450M
    • S56CA-WH31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:i3-3217U
  • Processor frequency
    • A43SD-VX255D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:2.5 GHz
    • S56CA-WH31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:1.8 GHz
  • Processor lithography
    • A43SD-VX255D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:32 nm
    • S56CA-WH31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:22 nm
  • Processor codename
    • A43SD-VX255D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:Sandy Bridge
    • S56CA-WH31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Ivy Bridge

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172 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMetal
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display diagonal (metric)Known for one35.5 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor11 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-2450Mi3-3217U
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.1 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i3-3200 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
SteppingDiffersJ1L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W17 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2518
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1023
Memory1 differ
Memory clock speedDiffers1333 MHz1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB524 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SDSD
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 GB
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 610MNot available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1300 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1160x166
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicFocusSonicMaster Lite
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networkidentical
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit Ethernet, WLANUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsDiffers10
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM65 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
AccelerometerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersFreeDOSWindows 8
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features7 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers5345265697
Processor codeDiffersSR04ZSR0N9
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)31 x 24 mm
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Battery capacityKnown for one56 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one90 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
AC adapter output currentKnown for one4.74 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.44 kg2.09 kg
WidthDiffers348 mm378 mm
DepthDiffers242 mm267 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.95 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.48 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21 mm
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Disc types supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCD, CD-R, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD+RW DL, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-ROM, DVD-RW, DVD-RW DL
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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