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ASUS K43SM-VX024 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M vs ASUS S56CA-XX024H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U

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  • 128specifications compared
  • 45differ
  • 83identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • K43SM-VX024 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:Metallic
    • S56CA-XX024H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Black, Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • K43SM-VX024 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:35.6 cm (14")
    • S56CA-XX024H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor family
    • K43SM-VX024 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • S56CA-XX024H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • K43SM-VX024 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • S56CA-XX024H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • K43SM-VX024 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:i5-2450M
    • S56CA-XX024H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:i3-3217U
  • Processor frequency
    • K43SM-VX024 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:2.5 GHz
    • S56CA-XX024H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:1.8 GHz
  • Processor lithography
    • K43SM-VX024 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:32 nm
    • S56CA-XX024H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:22 nm
  • Processor codename
    • K43SM-VX024 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:Sandy Bridge
    • S56CA-XX024H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Ivy Bridge

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Comparison of K43SM-VX024, S56CA-XX024H
157 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersMetallicBlack, Silver
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLaptop
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display diagonal (metric)Known for one35.6 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Processor11 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-2450Mi3-3217U
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.1 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i3-3200 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
SteppingDiffersJ1L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W17 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2518
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1023
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB344 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB320 GB
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super MultiUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SDSD
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 GB
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630MNot available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyDiffersIntel, NVIDIAIntel
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1300 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1160x166
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersAltecHD
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit Ethernet, WLANUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 8
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features7 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers5345265697
Processor codeDiffersSR04ZSR0N9
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)31 x 24 mm
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Battery capacityDiffers56 Wh44 Wh
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W65 W
AC adapter output currentDiffers4.74 A3.42 A
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.44 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers348 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers242 mm266 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.95 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.48 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC

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