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ASUS K501LB-DM021H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U vs ASUS K501UB-DM097T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U

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  • 156specifications compared
  • 33differ
  • 123identical
  • 6known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor generation
    • K501LB-DM021H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • K501UB-DM097T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • K501LB-DM021H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:i7-5500U
    • K501UB-DM097T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U:i7-6500U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • K501LB-DM021H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:3 GHz
    • K501UB-DM097T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U:3.1 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • K501LB-DM021H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:2.4 GHz
    • K501UB-DM097T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U:2.5 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • K501LB-DM021H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:5 GT/s
    • K501UB-DM097T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U:4 GT/s
  • Processor cache type
    • K501LB-DM021H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:L3
    • K501UB-DM097T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U:Smart Cache
  • Processor socket
    • K501LB-DM021H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:BGA 1168
    • K501UB-DM097T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U:LGA 1356 (Socket B2)
  • Processor operating modes
    • K501LB-DM021H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:32-bit, 64-bit
    • K501UB-DM097T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U:64-bit

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Comparison of K501LB-DM021H, K501UB-DM097T
162 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlue, Stainless steelBlue, Stainless steel
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers5th gen Intel® Core™ i76th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-5500Ui7-6500U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.5 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cache4 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168LGA 1356 (Socket B2)
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers32-bit, 64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-5500 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-6500 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersBroadwellSkylake
Bus typeDiffersDMI2OPI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersF0D1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-down7.5 W7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyDiffers0.6 GHz0.8 GHz
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1212
PCI Express configurationsDiffers4x1, 2x41x4, 4x1
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.6 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 W
Memoryidentical
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory form factorOn-board + SO-DIMMOn-board + SO-DIMM
Memory slots1x SO-DIMM1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory12 GB12 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity1 TB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceSATA IIISATA III
SSD capacityKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHCSD, SDHC
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelNVIDIA® GeForce® 940MNVIDIA® GeForce® 940M
Discrete graphics card memory2 GB2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR3GDDR3
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 5500Intel® HD Graphics 520
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers16 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency300 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs950 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.212.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.34.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x16161916
Graphics card Open GL supportYesYes
Audioidentical
Audio systemSonicMasterSonicMaster
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 ratesDiffers10,1000,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs00
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Microphone inNoNo
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1Windows 10
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features8 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 Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel HD GraphicsYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version1.001.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version1.001.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)NoNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version0.000.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
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)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyYesYes
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® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)YesYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers8521488194
Processor codeDiffersSR23WSR2EZ
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.3 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 Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells33
Battery capacity48 Wh48 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter power65 W65 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output current3.42 A3.42 A
AC adapter output voltage19 V19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Password protectionYesYes
Password protection typeBIOS, HDD, UserBIOS, HDD, User
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight2 kg2 kg
Width382 mm382 mm
Depth255 mm255 mm
Height21.7 mm21.7 mm

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