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ASUS K55A-DH51-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M vs ASUS R500A-FS71-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM

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  • 153specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 130identical
  • 5known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • K55A-DH51-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • R500A-FS71-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • K55A-DH51-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • R500A-FS71-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • K55A-DH51-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:i5-3210M
    • R500A-FS71-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:i7-3630QM
  • Processor cores
    • K55A-DH51-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:2
    • R500A-FS71-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:4
  • Processor threads
    • K55A-DH51-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:4
    • R500A-FS71-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • K55A-DH51-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:3.1 GHz
    • R500A-FS71-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:3.4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • K55A-DH51-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:2.5 GHz
    • R500A-FS71-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:2.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • K55A-DH51-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:3 MB
    • R500A-FS71-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:6 MB

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Comparison of K55A-DH51-CA, R500A-FS71-CB
158 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBrownBrown
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeHDHD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-3210Mi7-3630QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023PGA988
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile series
Processor codenameIvy BridgeIvy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersL1E1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
Tjunction105 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2524
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
HDD size2.5"2.5"
Optical drive typeDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMMC, SDMMC, SD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequency650 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1660x166
Audioidentical
Audio systemSonicMaster LiteSonicMaster Lite
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Speakers manufacturerAltec LansingAltec Lansing
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)0.3 MP0.3 MP
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 rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0+HS
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel HM76 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 8Windows 8
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Drivers includedYesYes
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography22 nm22 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
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)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
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)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)NoNo
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers6570871459
Processor codeDiffersSR0N0SR0UX
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells66
Battery capacity50 Wh50 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W90 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output voltage19 V19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter output currentKnown for one4.74 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Password protection typeBIOS, HDDBIOS, HDD
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight2.52 kg2.52 kg
Width378 mm378 mm
Depth251 mm251 mm
Height (front)2.55 cm2.55 cm
Height (rear)3.19 cm3.19 cm
Other featuresidentical
3DNoNo

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