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ASUS K55VD-QH71-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM vs ASUS X551CA-SX024D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop

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  • 139specifications compared
  • 41differ
  • 98identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • K55VD-QH71-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:Brown
    • X551CA-SX024D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:Black
  • Processor family
    • K55VD-QH71-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • X551CA-SX024D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • K55VD-QH71-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • X551CA-SX024D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • K55VD-QH71-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:i7-3630QM
    • X551CA-SX024D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:i3-3217U
  • Processor cores
    • K55VD-QH71-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:4
    • X551CA-SX024D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:2
  • Processor threads
    • K55VD-QH71-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:8
    • X551CA-SX024D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:4
  • Processor frequency
    • K55VD-QH71-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:2.4 GHz
    • X551CA-SX024D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:1.8 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • K55VD-QH71-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:6 MB
    • X551CA-SX024D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:3 MB

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174 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBrownBlack
Displayidentical
HD typeKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i73rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi7-3630QMi3-3217U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.4 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersPGA988BGA 1023
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile seriesIntel Core i3-3200 Mobile Series
SteppingDiffersE1L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W17 W
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2418
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 610MNot 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 base frequencyDiffers650 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1050 MHz
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMaster LiteSonicMaster
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Network2 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one3.0+HSUnknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel HM76 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8FreeDOS
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 differ
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers7145965697
Processor codeDiffersSR0UXSR0N9
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)31 x 24 mm
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Battery capacityDiffers50 Wh37 Wh
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W45 W
AC adapter output currentDiffers4.74 A2.37 A
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Securityidentical
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.52 kg2.15 kg
WidthDiffers378 mm380 mm
Height (front)Differs2.55 cm3.09 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.19 cm3.66 cm
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUL, CE, FCC, BSMI, CCC, CB, EPEAT, CECP, JATE
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR

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