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ASUS K55VD-SX136H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M vs ASUS S56CA-WH31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U

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  • 131specifications compared
  • 32differ
  • 99identical
  • 49known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • K55VD-SX136H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:Red
    • S56CA-WH31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Black
  • Processor family
    • K55VD-SX136H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • S56CA-WH31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • K55VD-SX136H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • S56CA-WH31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • K55VD-SX136H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:i5-3210M
    • S56CA-WH31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:i3-3217U
  • Processor frequency
    • K55VD-SX136H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:2.5 GHz
    • S56CA-WH31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:1.8 GHz
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • K55VD-SX136H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:35 W
    • S56CA-WH31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:17 W
  • PCI Express slots version
    • K55VD-SX136H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:3.0
    • S56CA-WH31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:2.0
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • K55VD-SX136H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:25
    • S56CA-WH31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:18

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180 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersRedBlack
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMetal
Displayidentical
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Processor8 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-3210Mi3-3217U
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.1 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i3-3200 Mobile Series
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W17 W
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2518
Memoryidentical
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB524 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDSD
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 GB
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 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)Differs1100 MHz1050 MHz
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster Lite
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Optical drive1 differ
Disc types supportedDiffersCD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RWCD, CD-R, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD+RW DL, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-ROM, DVD-RW, DVD-RW DL
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one3.0+HSUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
Headphone outputsDiffers10
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel HM76 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
AccelerometerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor special features6 differ
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers6570865697
Processor codeDiffersSR0N0SR0N9
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)31 x 24 mm
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Battery capacityKnown for one50 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one4.74 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers2.52 kg2.09 kg
DepthDiffers251 mm267 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
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Indication lightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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