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ASUS Vivobook F556UV-XX306T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU Laptop vs ASUS X556UA-DM481T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U

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  • 109specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 83identical
  • 55known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Vivobook F556UV-XX306T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU Laptop:Brown
    • X556UA-DM481T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U:Red
  • Display resolution
    • Vivobook F556UV-XX306T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • X556UA-DM481T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • Vivobook F556UV-XX306T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU Laptop:HD
    • X556UA-DM481T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • Vivobook F556UV-XX306T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • X556UA-DM481T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Vivobook F556UV-XX306T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU Laptop:6th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • X556UA-DM481T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Vivobook F556UV-XX306T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU Laptop:i5-6198DU
    • X556UA-DM481T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U:i7-6500U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Vivobook F556UV-XX306T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU Laptop:2.8 GHz
    • X556UA-DM481T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U:3.1 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Vivobook F556UV-XX306T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU Laptop:2.3 GHz
    • X556UA-DM481T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U:2.5 GHz

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Comparison of F556UV-XX306T, X556UA-DM481T
164 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBrownRed
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneGlossUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i56th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-6198DUi7-6500U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.5 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLGA 1356 (Socket B2)
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-6100 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-6500 Mobile series
Processor codenameSkylakeSkylake
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOPI
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceD1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.6 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 W
Configurable TDP-down7.5 W7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency0.8 GHz0.8 GHz
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1212
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x4, 4x1
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory16 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneDDR4-SDRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super Multi DLUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 920MXNot available
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 510Intel® HD Graphics 520
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers32 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency300 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x19061916
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.5 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
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 quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10Windows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating system languageKnown for oneItalianUnknown — not stated by the source
Trial softwareKnown for oneMicrosoft Office 365Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)YesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)NoNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers9343288194
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR2EZ
Processor package size42 x 24 mm42 X 24 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cells22
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source38 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W45 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 source2.37 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD, User
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Weight2.3 kg2.3 kg
Width382 mm382 mm
DepthDiffers256 mm258 mm
Height25.5 mm25.5 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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