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ASUS A56CB-XX176H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop vs ASUS ROG G55VW-IX262H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop

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  • 121specifications compared
  • 38differ
  • 83identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • A56CB-XX176H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Black, Metallic
    • ROG G55VW-IX262H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:Black
  • Processor family
    • A56CB-XX176H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • ROG G55VW-IX262H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • A56CB-XX176H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • ROG G55VW-IX262H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • A56CB-XX176H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:i5-3317U
    • ROG G55VW-IX262H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:i7-3630QM
  • Processor cores
    • A56CB-XX176H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:2
    • ROG G55VW-IX262H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:4
  • Processor threads
    • A56CB-XX176H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:4
    • ROG G55VW-IX262H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • A56CB-XX176H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:2.6 GHz
    • ROG G55VW-IX262H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:3.4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • A56CB-XX176H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:1.7 GHz
    • ROG G55VW-IX262H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:2.4 GHz

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Comparison of A56CB-XX176H, G55VW-IX262H
163 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, MetallicBlack
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-3317Ui7-3630QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023PGA988
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile series
FSB ParityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingDiffersL1E1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W45 W
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1724
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB16 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super MultiUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDHCMMC, Memory Stick (MS), SD
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 740MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 660M
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR3GDDR5
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz1150 MHz
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneSonic MasterUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
BluetoothKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Data networkKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
4G WiMAXKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers14
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM76 ExpressIntel HM77
Keyboardidentical
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 differ
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers6570771459
Processor codeDiffersSR0N8SR0UX
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 mm37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers48
Battery capacityDiffers2950 mAh74 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one3.42 AUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneUL, TUV, MIC, FCC, BSMI, CB, EPEAT, EU Flower, CECP, WEEE, JATEUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg3.81 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm384 mm
DepthDiffers266 mm299 mm
HeightKnown for one21 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.1 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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