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Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS K55A-SX417H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2310 vs ASUS S56CA-XX081H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U

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  • 133specifications compared
  • 43differ
  • 90identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Brown
    • Black, Stainless steel
  • Processor generation
    • 2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • 3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • i5-2310
    • i5-3317U
  • Processor cores
    • 4
    • 2
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 3.2 GHz
    • 2.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 2.9 GHz
    • 1.7 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 6 MB
    • 3 MB
  • Processor socket
    • LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
    • BGA 1023

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ASUS

K55A-SX417H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2310

Model K55A-SX417H

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ASUS

S56CA-XX081H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U

Model S56CA-XX081H

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Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBrownBlack, Stainless steel
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Product typeKnown for oneLaptop
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
HD typeKnown for oneHD
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-2310i5-3317U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.2 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz1.7 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1155 (Socket H2)BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2300 Desktop SeriesIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs95 W17 W
TcaseKnown for one72.6 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2917
ECC supported by processorNoNo
SteppingKnown for oneL1
TjunctionKnown for one105 °C
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB774 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB750 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
HDD size2.5"2.5"
Optical drive typeDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1
SSD capacityKnown for one24 GB
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
Graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 2000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers850 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1020x166
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonic MasterSonicMaster Lite
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec Lansing
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MP
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethetrnet, WLAN
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
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
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers3.0+HS4.0
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
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 outputsKnown for one1
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inKnown for oneYes
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mm
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel HM76 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYes
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedYesYes
Operating system installedKnown for oneWindows 8
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bit
Processor special features8 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
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 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)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
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)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5344565707
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 mm31.0 x 24.0 mm
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one22 nm
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYes
Processor codeKnown for oneSR0N8
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Battery capacityDiffers50 Wh44 Wh
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W65 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentDiffers4.74 A3.42 A
AC adapter output voltage19 V19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, User
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.52 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers251 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers378 mm266 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.5 cm
Height (rear)Known for one3.1 cm
HeightKnown for one21 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYes
ManualKnown for oneYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for oneNo
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DC
3DKnown for oneNo

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