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ASUS A46CM-WX095D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U vs ASUS A56CM-0041A3317U laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U

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  • 127specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 108identical
  • 15known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • A46CM-WX095D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:35.6 cm (14")
    • A56CM-0041A3317U laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor family
    • A46CM-WX095D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:Intel® Core™ i7
    • A56CM-0041A3317U laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • A46CM-WX095D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • A56CM-0041A3317U laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • A46CM-WX095D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:i7-3517U
    • A56CM-0041A3317U laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:i5-3317U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • A46CM-WX095D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:3 GHz
    • A56CM-0041A3317U laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:2.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • A46CM-WX095D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:1.9 GHz
    • A56CM-0041A3317U laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:1.7 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • A46CM-WX095D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:4 MB
    • A56CM-0041A3317U laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:3 MB
  • PCI Express configurations
    • A46CM-WX095D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
    • A56CM-0041A3317U laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4

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Comparison of A46CM-WX095D, A56CM-0041A3317U
142 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourBlack, SilverBlack, Silver
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display diagonal (metric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source39.6 cm
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i73rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-3517Ui5-3317U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.9 GHz1.7 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1023BGA 1023
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-3300 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 configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1917
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memoryidentical
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 4 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity750 GB750 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity750 GB750 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 635MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 635M
Discrete graphics card memory2 GB2 GB
Graphics card familyIntelIntel
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)Differs1150 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1660x166
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
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
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
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
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel HM76 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Windows keysYesYes
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)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers6571465707
Processor codeDiffersSR0N6SR0N8
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 technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cells44
Battery capacityDiffers44 Wh2950 mAh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 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 one3.42 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers348 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers242 mm266 mm
Height21 mm21 mm
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Power supply typeAC/DCAC/DC
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel HD Audio
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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