Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS A55VD-SX377H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M vs ASUS K56CM-XX014D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U

132specifications compared
32differ
100identical
39known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- A55VD-SX377H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:Brown
- K56CM-XX014D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Black, Silver
Processor family
- A55VD-SX377H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:Intel® Core™ i5
- K56CM-XX014D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation
- A55VD-SX377H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
- K56CM-XX014D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- A55VD-SX377H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:i5-3210M
- K56CM-XX014D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:i3-3217U
Processor frequency
- A55VD-SX377H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:2.5 GHz
- K56CM-XX014D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:1.8 GHz
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- A55VD-SX377H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:35 W
- K56CM-XX014D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:17 W
PCI Express slots version
- A55VD-SX377H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:3.0
- K56CM-XX014D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- A55VD-SX377H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:25
- K56CM-XX014D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:18

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Comparison of A55VD-SX377H, K56CM-XX014D
171 specifications	A ASUS A55VD-SX377H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Model A55VD-SX377H View product	B ASUS K56CM-XX014D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Model K56CM-XX014D View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Brown	Black, Silver
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Housing materialKnown for one	Aluminium	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display diagonal (metric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	39.6 cm
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i5-3210M	i3-3217U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	3.1 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.5 GHz	1.8 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	BGA 1023	BGA 1023
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-3200 Mobile series	Intel Core i3-3200 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Ivy Bridge	Ivy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	L1	L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	17 W
Tjunction	105 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	3.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	25	18
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacity	500 GB	500 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacity	500 GB	500 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD size	2.5"	2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, SD	SD
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® 610M	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 635M
Discrete graphics card memory	2 GB	2 GB
Graphics card family	Intel, NVIDIA	Intel, NVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory type	GDDR3	GDDR3
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 4000	Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	650 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1100 MHz	1050 MHz
On-board graphics card ID	0x166	0x166
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio system	SonicMaster Lite	SonicMaster Lite
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Altec Lansing	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	0.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u	Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	1
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel HM76 Express	Intel® HM75 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Touchpad	Unknown — not stated by the source
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Windows keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8	FreeDOS
Processor special features6 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)	No	No
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	65708	65697
Processor codeDiffers	SR0N0	SR0N9
Processor package sizeDiffers	31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)	31 x 24 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	4
Battery capacityDiffers	50 Wh	44 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	90 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	4.74 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	19 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	Yes	No
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS, HDD, User	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.52 kg	2.3 kg
WidthDiffers	378 mm	380 mm
DepthDiffers	251 mm	266 mm
Height (front)Known for one	2.55 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	3.19 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	21 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Number of products includedKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply type	AC/DC	AC/DC
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source

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