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ASUS K55A-QH51-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M vs ASUS K55VD-QS71-CBIL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM

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  • 151specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 127identical
  • 6known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • K55A-QH51-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • K55VD-QS71-CBIL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • K55A-QH51-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • K55VD-QS71-CBIL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • K55A-QH51-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:i5-3210M
    • K55VD-QS71-CBIL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:i7-3610QM
  • Processor cores
    • K55A-QH51-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:2
    • K55VD-QS71-CBIL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:4
  • Processor threads
    • K55A-QH51-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:4
    • K55VD-QS71-CBIL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • K55A-QH51-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:3.1 GHz
    • K55VD-QS71-CBIL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:3.3 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • K55A-QH51-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:2.5 GHz
    • K55VD-QS71-CBIL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:2.3 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • K55A-QH51-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:3 MB
    • K55VD-QS71-CBIL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:6 MB

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Comparison of K55A-QH51-CB, K55VD-QS71-CBIL
157 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
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-3210Mi7-3610QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3.3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.3 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023Socket G2
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
SteppingKnown for oneL1Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C105 C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2523
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memoryidentical
Internal memory6 GB6 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory form factorSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD size2.5"2.5"
Optical drive typeDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMMC, SDMMC, SD
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® 610M
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)1100 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1660x166
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
Audioidentical
Audio systemSonicMaster LiteSonicMaster Lite
Speakers manufacturerAltec LansingAltec Lansing
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)0.3 MP0.3 MP
Networkidentical
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
BluetoothNoNo
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 connectorNoNo
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
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 7 Home Premium
Drivers includedYesYes
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features3 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® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers6570864899
Processor codeKnown for oneSR0N0Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W90 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentDiffers3.42 A4.74 A
AC adapter output voltage19 V19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Password protection typeBIOS, HDD, UserBIOS, HDD, User
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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