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ASUS K501UB-DM055T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U vs ASUS R556LA-XX2591T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U

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  • 126specifications compared
  • 46differ
  • 80identical
  • 49known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • K501UB-DM055T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U:Grey, Metallic
    • R556LA-XX2591T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U:Black, Grey
  • Display resolution
    • K501UB-DM055T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • R556LA-XX2591T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U:1366 x 768 pixels
  • HD type
    • K501UB-DM055T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U:Full HD
    • R556LA-XX2591T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U:HD
  • Processor family
    • K501UB-DM055T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U:Intel® Core™ i7
    • R556LA-XX2591T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • K501UB-DM055T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • R556LA-XX2591T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U:5th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • K501UB-DM055T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U:i7-6500U
    • R556LA-XX2591T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U:i5-5200U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • K501UB-DM055T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U:3.1 GHz
    • R556LA-XX2591T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U:2.7 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • K501UB-DM055T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U:2.5 GHz
    • R556LA-XX2591T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U:2.2 GHz

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Comparison of K501UB-DM055T, R556LA-XX2591T
175 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersGrey, MetallicBlack, Grey
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 oneGlossUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor17 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i75th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-6500Ui5-5200U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.2 GHz
System bus rateDiffers4 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1356 (Socket B2)BGA 1168
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-6500 Mobile seriesIntel® Core™ i5-5200 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersSkylakeBroadwell
Bus typeDiffersOPIDMI2
FSB ParityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingDiffersD1F0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one2.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 WUnknown — not stated by the source
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 configurationsDiffers1x4, 4x14x1, 2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x SO-DIMM
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB750 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB750 GB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATA IIISATA II
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDHCSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Graphics7 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 940MNot available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 520Intel® HD Graphics 5500
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 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 OpenGL versionKnown for one4.4Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDDiffers19160x1616
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemSonicMasterSonicMaster
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
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 quantityDiffers01
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeWindows 10
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features6 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 SwitchingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version1.001.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version1.001.00
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 one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
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)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)YesYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers8819485212
Processor codeDiffersSR2EZSR23Y
Processor package sizeDiffers42 X 24 mm40 x 24 x 1.3 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers32
Battery capacityDiffers48 Wh37 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium Polymer (LiPo)
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
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2 kg2.3 kg
Width382 mm382 mm
DepthDiffers255 mm256 mm
HeightDiffers21.7 mm25.8 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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