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ASUS K55A-XB71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3632QM vs ASUS S56CA-XO124H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U

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  • 137specifications compared
  • 39differ
  • 98identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • K55A-XB71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3632QM:Black, Brown
    • S56CA-XO124H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:Black, Stainless steel
  • Processor family
    • K55A-XB71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3632QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • S56CA-XO124H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • K55A-XB71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3632QM:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • S56CA-XO124H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • K55A-XB71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3632QM:i7-3632QM
    • S56CA-XO124H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:i5-3317U
  • Processor cores
    • K55A-XB71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3632QM:4
    • S56CA-XO124H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:2
  • Processor threads
    • K55A-XB71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3632QM:8
    • S56CA-XO124H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • K55A-XB71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3632QM:3.2 GHz
    • S56CA-XO124H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:2.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • K55A-XB71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3632QM:2.2 GHz
    • S56CA-XO124H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:1.7 GHz

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Comparison of K55A-XB71, S56CA-XO124H
174 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, BrownBlack, Stainless steel
Displayidentical
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i73rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-3632QMi5-3317U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.2 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz1.7 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersSocket 1224BGA 1023
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile series
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W17 W
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2217
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceL1
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 GB
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1050 MHz
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonic MasterSonicMaster Lite
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionDiffers3.0+HS4.0
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboardidentical
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 8
Processor special features3 differ
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers7145865707
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)31.0 x 24.0 mm
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR0N8
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Battery capacityDiffers50 Wh44 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter output currentDiffers4.74 A3.42 A
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDDUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.52 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers378 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers251 mm266 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.55 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.19 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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