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ASUS K55VM-SX128 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M vs Samsung 5 550P5C-S02AU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM

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  • 138specifications compared
  • 36differ
  • 102identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

  • LED backlight
    • K55VM-SX128 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:No
    • 5 550P5C-S02AU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:Yes
  • Processor family
    • K55VM-SX128 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • 5 550P5C-S02AU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • K55VM-SX128 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • 5 550P5C-S02AU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • K55VM-SX128 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:i5-3210M
    • 5 550P5C-S02AU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:i7-3610QM
  • Processor cores
    • K55VM-SX128 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:2
    • 5 550P5C-S02AU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:4
  • Processor threads
    • K55VM-SX128 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:4
    • 5 550P5C-S02AU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • K55VM-SX128 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:3.1 GHz
    • 5 550P5C-S02AU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:3.3 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • K55VM-SX128 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:2.5 GHz
    • 5 550P5C-S02AU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:2.3 GHz

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Comparison of K55VM-SX128, 550P5C-S02AU
172 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneGoldUnknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
LED backlightDiffersNoYes
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-3210Mi7-3610QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3.3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023Socket G2
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile series
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C105 C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2523
SteppingKnown for oneL1Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB6 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB
Memory slots (available)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA II
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650M
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs0.3 MP1.3 MP
Network2 differ
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Wi-Fi data rate (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 Mbit/s
Bluetooth versionDiffers3.0+HS4.0
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
TV-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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
Keyboardidentical
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersFreeDOSWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features3 differ
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers6570864899
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSR0N0Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers50 Wh56 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.52 kg2.5 kg
WidthDiffers251 mm367.9 mm
DepthDiffers378 mm242.8 mm
Height (front)Differs2.55 cm2.99 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.19 cm3.04 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Number of products includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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