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ASUS A556UQ-XX826T-BE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop vs ASUS ROG Strix GL553VW-LIMIT9 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ

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  • 118specifications compared
  • 38differ
  • 80identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • A556UQ-XX826T-BE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop:Blue, Stainless steel
    • ROG Strix GL553VW-LIMIT9 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ:Black
  • Display resolution
    • A556UQ-XX826T-BE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • ROG Strix GL553VW-LIMIT9 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • A556UQ-XX826T-BE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop:HD
    • ROG Strix GL553VW-LIMIT9 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ:Full HD
  • Processor generation
    • A556UQ-XX826T-BE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop:7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • ROG Strix GL553VW-LIMIT9 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • A556UQ-XX826T-BE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop:i7-7500U
    • ROG Strix GL553VW-LIMIT9 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ:i7-6700HQ
  • Processor cores
    • A556UQ-XX826T-BE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop:2
    • ROG Strix GL553VW-LIMIT9 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ:4
  • Processor threads
    • A556UQ-XX826T-BE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop:4
    • ROG Strix GL553VW-LIMIT9 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ:8
  • Processor frequency
    • A556UQ-XX826T-BE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop:2.7 GHz
    • ROG Strix GL553VW-LIMIT9 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ:2.6 GHz

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Comparison of A556UQ-XX826T-BE, GL553VW-LIMIT9
139 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlue, Stainless steelBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display2 differ
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneGlossUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers7th gen Intel® Core™ i76th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-7500Ui7-6700HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequency3.5 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.7 GHz2.6 GHz
System bus rateDiffers4 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1356BGA 1440
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameDiffersKaby LakeSkylake
Bus typeDiffersOPIDMI3
SteppingDiffersH0R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W45 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one2.9 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-downDiffers7.5 W35 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i7-6700 Mobile series
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers12 GB32 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one2133 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one1x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB3 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
Optical drive typeDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSD, SDHC, SDXCUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 TB
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 940MXNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 620Intel® HD Graphics 530
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers32 GB1.7 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1050 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x59160x191B
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneAZERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeFreeDOS
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography14 nm14 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version1.001.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)YesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)NoNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version0.000.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
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® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
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® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)YesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers9545188967
Processor codeDiffersSR2ZVSR2FQ
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 24 mm42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg2.5 kg
WidthDiffers382 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers256 mm255 mm
HeightDiffers25.5 mm30 mm
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM170
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48 Wh

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