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ASUS A56CB-XX176H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop vs ASUS X45C-VX047 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M

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  • 135specifications compared
  • 41differ
  • 94identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • A56CB-XX176H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Black, Metallic
    • X45C-VX047 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • A56CB-XX176H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • X45C-VX047 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor family
    • A56CB-XX176H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • X45C-VX047 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • A56CB-XX176H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • X45C-VX047 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • A56CB-XX176H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:i5-3317U
    • X45C-VX047 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M:i3-2370M
  • Processor frequency
    • A56CB-XX176H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:1.7 GHz
    • X45C-VX047 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M:2.4 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • A56CB-XX176H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:BGA 1023
    • X45C-VX047 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M:Socket 988
  • Processor lithography
    • A56CB-XX176H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:22 nm
    • X45C-VX047 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M:32 nm

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Comparison of A56CB-XX176H, X45C-VX047
167 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, MetallicBlack
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Processor12 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-3317Ui3-2370M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile seriesIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeSandy Bridge
SteppingDiffersL1J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C85 °C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1724
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDHCMMC, SD
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 740MNot available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1660x116
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonic MasterSonicMaster Lite
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAltec Lansing
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Data networkKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
4G WiMAXKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8FreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features8 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers6570753442
Processor codeDiffersSR0N8SR0DP
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 mm37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityDiffers2950 mAh47 Wh
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — 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 & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers380 mm347 mm
DepthDiffers266 mm245 mm
HeightKnown for one21 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.62 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.19 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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