Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS A56CM-XX108H laptop Intel® Pentium® 987 vs ASUS Zenbook UX31A-C4029H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop

122specifications compared
55differ
67identical
49known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- A56CM-XX108H laptop Intel® Pentium® 987:Black, Silver
- Zenbook UX31A-C4029H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:Stainless steel
Display diagonal
- A56CM-XX108H laptop Intel® Pentium® 987:39.6 cm (15.6")
- Zenbook UX31A-C4029H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolution
- A56CM-XX108H laptop Intel® Pentium® 987:1366 x 768 pixels
- Zenbook UX31A-C4029H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen
- A56CM-XX108H laptop Intel® Pentium® 987:No
- Zenbook UX31A-C4029H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:Yes
Processor family
- A56CM-XX108H laptop Intel® Pentium® 987:Intel® Pentium®
- Zenbook UX31A-C4029H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- A56CM-XX108H laptop Intel® Pentium® 987:987
- Zenbook UX31A-C4029H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:i7-3517U
Processor threads
- A56CM-XX108H laptop Intel® Pentium® 987:2
- Zenbook UX31A-C4029H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:4
Processor frequency
- A56CM-XX108H laptop Intel® Pentium® 987:1.5 GHz
- Zenbook UX31A-C4029H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:1.9 GHz

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Comparison of A56CM-XX108H, UX31A-C4029H
171 specifications	A ASUS A56CM-XX108H laptop Intel® Pentium® 987 Model A56CM-XX108H View product	B ASUS Zenbook UX31A-C4029H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop Model UX31A-C4029H View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver	Stainless steel
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	No	Yes
Touchscreen typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Capacitive
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Full HD
Touch technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Multi-touch
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Pentium®	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	987	i7-3517U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threadsDiffers	2	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.5 GHz	1.9 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	4 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L2	Smart Cache
Processor socket	BGA 1023	BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Pentium 900 Series for Mobile	Intel Core i7-3500 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffers	Sandy Bridge	Ivy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	Q0	L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	17 W	17 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	15	19
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 slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	128 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD	SSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
SSD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA III
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	SD	SD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	500 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one	2.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 635M	Not available
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequency	350 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1000 MHz	1150 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0x166
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	GDDR3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Bang & Olufsen
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Audio systemKnown for one	SonicMaster Lite	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Network4 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
Integrated 4G WiMAXDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	2
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) portsDiffers	1	0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Headphone outputs	0	0
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Microphone in	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel HM76 Express	Intel HM76 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 8	Windows 8
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor special features20 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	No	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers	32 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 versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs	No	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Insider™Differs	No	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)	No	No
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	67194	65714
Processor codeDiffers	SR0V4	SR0N6
Processor package sizeDiffers	31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)	31.0 x 24.0 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.x	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	No	Yes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Battery capacityDiffers	44 Wh	6840 mAh
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output voltage	19 V	19 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter powerKnown for one	65 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	3.42 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Weight & dimensionsidentical
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	18 mm
WeightKnown for one	2.3 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
WidthKnown for one	380 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	266 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one	2.1 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	2.1 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Enterprise
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

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