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ASUS A556UR-DM256D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U vs ASUS R516UX-DM285 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U

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  • 150specifications compared
  • 41differ
  • 109identical
  • 13known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • A556UR-DM256D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U:White
    • R516UX-DM285 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U:Grey
  • Processor family
    • A556UR-DM256D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U:Intel® Core™ i7
    • R516UX-DM285 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • A556UR-DM256D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U:7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • R516UX-DM285 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U:6th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • A556UR-DM256D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U:i7-7500U
    • R516UX-DM285 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U:i5-6200U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • A556UR-DM256D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U:3.5 GHz
    • R516UX-DM285 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U:2.8 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • A556UR-DM256D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U:2.7 GHz
    • R516UX-DM285 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U:2.3 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • A556UR-DM256D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U:4 MB
    • R516UX-DM285 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U:3 MB
  • Processor socket
    • A556UR-DM256D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U:BGA 1356
    • R516UX-DM285 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U:LGA 1356 (Socket B2)

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Comparison of A556UR-DM256D, R516UX-DM285
163 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersWhiteGrey
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers7th gen Intel® Core™ i76th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-7500Ui5-6200U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.7 GHz2.3 GHz
System bus rate4 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1356LGA 1356 (Socket B2)
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i5-6200 series
Processor codenameDiffersKaby LakeSkylake
Bus typeDiffersOPIQPI
SteppingDiffersH0D1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz2.4 GHz
Configurable TDP-up25 W25 W
Configurable TDP-down7.5 W7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency0.8 GHz0.8 GHz
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1212
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x4, 4x1
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers2133 MHz1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOn-board + SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory16 GB16 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)16 GB16 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one1x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB128 GB
Storage mediaSSDSSD
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacityDiffers256 GB128 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDHC, SDXCSD, SDXC
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 930MXNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 950M
Discrete graphics card memory2 GB2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 620Intel® HD Graphics 520
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers32 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency300 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x59161916
Audioidentical
Audio systemSonicMasterSonicMaster
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
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
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 quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity00
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantity00
Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
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 quantityDiffers10
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedFreeDOSFreeDOS
Processor special features4 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 Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
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 CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers9545188193
Processor codeDiffersSR2ZVSR2EY
Processor package size42 x 24 mm42 X 24 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers23
Battery capacityDiffers38 Wh48 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W90 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentDiffers3.42 A4.74 A
AC adapter output voltage19 V19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Password protectionYesYes
Password protection typeBIOS, HDD, UserBIOS, HDD, User
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg2 kg
Width382 mm382 mm
DepthDiffers258 mm255 mm
HeightDiffers25.5 mm21.7 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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