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ASUS K55VM-SX086D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM vs ASUS X55A-SX050D laptop Intel® Pentium® B970

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  • 137specifications compared
  • 57differ
  • 80identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • K55VM-SX086D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:Gold
    • X55A-SX050D laptop Intel® Pentium® B970:Black
  • Processor family
    • K55VM-SX086D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • X55A-SX050D laptop Intel® Pentium® B970:Intel® Pentium®
  • Processor model
    • K55VM-SX086D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:i7-3610QM
    • X55A-SX050D laptop Intel® Pentium® B970:B970
  • Processor cores
    • K55VM-SX086D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:4
    • X55A-SX050D laptop Intel® Pentium® B970:2
  • Processor threads
    • K55VM-SX086D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:8
    • X55A-SX050D laptop Intel® Pentium® B970:2
  • Processor cache
    • K55VM-SX086D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:6 MB
    • X55A-SX050D laptop Intel® Pentium® B970:2 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • K55VM-SX086D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:Smart Cache
    • X55A-SX050D laptop Intel® Pentium® B970:L3
  • Processor socket
    • K55VM-SX086D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:Socket G2
    • X55A-SX050D laptop Intel® Pentium® B970:Socket 988

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Comparison of K55VM-SX086D, X55A-SX050D
161 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersGoldBlack
Displayidentical
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Pentium®
Processor generationKnown for one3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffersi7-3610QMB970
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers82
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.3 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketDiffersSocket G2Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile seriesIntel Pentium B900 Series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeSandy Bridge
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers105 C85 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQ0
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz1333 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630MNot available
Graphics card familyDiffersIntel, NVIDIAIntel
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x166Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionDiffers3.0+HS4.0
Integrated 4G WiMAXDiffersYesNo
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM76 ExpressIntel® HM70 Express
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersFreeDOSNo
Processor special features17 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers6489963915
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXSSE4.1, SSE4.2
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR0J2
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Battery capacityDiffers50 Wh47 Wh
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W65 W
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 protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDDUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.52 kg2.45 kg
WidthDiffers251 mm378 mm
DepthDiffers378 mm253 mm
Height (front)Differs2.55 cm2.62 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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