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ASUS K55VD-SX523H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM vs ASUS S56CM-XX033H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop

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  • 147specifications compared
  • 48differ
  • 99identical
  • 50known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Black
    • Black, Silver
  • Processor generation
    • 2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • 3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • i7-2630QM
    • i7-3517U
  • Processor cores
    • 4
    • 2
  • Processor threads
    • 8
    • 4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 2.9 GHz
    • 3 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 2 GHz
    • 1.9 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 6 MB
    • 4 MB

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ASUS

K55VD-SX523H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM

Model K55VD-SX523H

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ASUS

S56CM-XX033H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop

Model S56CM-XX033H

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Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for oneLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Silver
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
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i73rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-2630QMi7-3517U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz1.9 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-3500 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersD2L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W17 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2019
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one1
Memoryidentical
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 4 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for one1
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB524 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity500 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedDiffers7200 RPM5400 RPM
HDD size2.5"2.5"
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1
SSD capacityKnown for one24 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDSD
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 635M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GB
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelIntel, NVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1160x166
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one1
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1
NVIDIA Optimus technologyKnown for oneYes
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDSonicMaster Lite
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec Lansing
Camera1 differ
Front cameraKnown for oneYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs0.3 MP1.3 MP
Swivel webcamNoNo
Rear cameraKnown for oneNo
Optical driveidentical
DVD-R read speedKnown for one8x
DVD+R read speedKnown for one8x
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi
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
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Wi-Fi data rate (max)Known for one150 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)
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 outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mm
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM67 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 8Windows 8
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bit
Bundled softwareKnown for oneMicrosoft Office 2010 Starter
Processor special features6 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 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 versionKnown for one1.00
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)DiffersNoYes
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 KeyKnown for oneYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)NoNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5221965714
Processor codeDiffersSR02YSR0N6
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)31.0 x 24.0 mm
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Battery capacityDiffers50 Wh44 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W65 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one3.42 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneYes
Security2 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNo
Password protection typeDiffersBIOS, HDD, UserBIOS, HDD
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.52 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers378 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers251 mm266 mm
HeightKnown for one21 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one380 x 266 x 21 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.55 cm
Height (rear)Known for one3.19 cm
Videoidentical
HD-ReadyYesYes
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedACAC
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
3DKnown for oneNo
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNo
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DC
Volume controlKnown for oneDigital
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYes

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