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ASUS F556UQ-DM657T-LU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop vs ASUS X540LJ-XX250D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop

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  • 113specifications compared
  • 37differ
  • 76identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • F556UQ-DM657T-LU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop:Blue, Stainless steel
    • X540LJ-XX250D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:Black, Chocolate
  • Display resolution
    • F556UQ-DM657T-LU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • X540LJ-XX250D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
  • HD type
    • F556UQ-DM657T-LU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop:Full HD
    • X540LJ-XX250D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:HD
  • Processor family
    • F556UQ-DM657T-LU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • X540LJ-XX250D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • F556UQ-DM657T-LU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop:7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • X540LJ-XX250D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:5th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • F556UQ-DM657T-LU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop:i7-7500U
    • X540LJ-XX250D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:i5-5200U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • F556UQ-DM657T-LU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop:3.5 GHz
    • X540LJ-XX250D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:2.7 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • F556UQ-DM657T-LU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop:2.7 GHz
    • X540LJ-XX250D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:2.2 GHz

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Comparison of F556UQ-DM657T-LU, X540LJ-XX250D
146 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlue, Stainless steelBlack, Chocolate
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersFull HDHD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneMattUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers7th gen Intel® Core™ i75th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-7500Ui5-5200U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.7 GHz2.2 GHz
System bus rateDiffers4 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1356BGA 1168
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Core™ i5-5200 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersKaby LakeBroadwell
Bus typeDiffersOPIDMI2
SteppingDiffersH0F0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-down7.5 W7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyDiffers0.8 GHz0.6 GHz
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1212
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x14x1, 2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one2.9 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 WUnknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers2133 MHz1600 MHz
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one1x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity1 TB1 TB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD-RW
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 940MXNVIDIA® GeForce® 920M
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 620Intel® HD Graphics 5500
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers32 GB16 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency300 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz900 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers12.011.2
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x59160x1616
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one4.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeFreeDOS
Processor special features3 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 FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 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® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)YesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers9545185212
Processor codeDiffersSR2ZVSR23Y
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 24 mm40 x 24 x 1.3 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source33 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.47 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD, User
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg1.9 kg
WidthDiffers382 mm381.4 mm
DepthDiffers256 mm251.5 mm
HeightDiffers25.5 mm27.2 mm

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