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ASUS K55VJ-SX020H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM vs ASUS K56CM-XX008H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U

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  • 144specifications compared
  • 36differ
  • 108identical
  • 14known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • K55VJ-SX020H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:Brown
    • K56CM-XX008H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:Black, Silver
  • Processor family
    • K55VJ-SX020H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • K56CM-XX008H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • K55VJ-SX020H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • K56CM-XX008H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • K55VJ-SX020H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:i7-3610QM
    • K56CM-XX008H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:i5-3317U
  • Processor cores
    • K55VJ-SX020H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:4
    • K56CM-XX008H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:2
  • Processor threads
    • K55VJ-SX020H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:8
    • K56CM-XX008H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • K55VJ-SX020H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:3.3 GHz
    • K56CM-XX008H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:2.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • K55VJ-SX020H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:2.3 GHz
    • K56CM-XX008H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:1.7 GHz

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Comparison of K55VJ-SX020H, K56CM-XX008H
158 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBrownBlack, Silver
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display diagonal (metric)39.6 cm39.6 cm
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i73rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-3610QMi5-3317U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.3 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz1.7 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersSocket G2BGA 1023
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile series
Processor codenameIvy BridgeIvy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W17 W
TjunctionDiffers105 C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2317
ECC supported by processorNoNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceL1
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD size2.5"2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDSD
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 635MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M
Discrete graphics card memory2 GB2 GB
Graphics card familyIntel, NVIDIAIntel, NVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR3GDDR3
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1660x166
Audioidentical
Audio systemSonicMaster LiteSonicMaster Lite
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
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
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity11
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 one1Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel HM76 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 8Windows 8
Drivers includedYesYes
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography22 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 version1.001.00
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 KeyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers6489965707
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)31.0 x 24.0 mm
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR0N8
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Battery capacityDiffers50 Wh44 Wh
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 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 oneKensingtonUnknown — 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
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Power supply typeAC/DCAC/DC

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