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ASUS K56CA-XX009P Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop vs ASUS R500A-RH51 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M

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  • 135specifications compared
  • 33differ
  • 102identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • K56CA-XX009P Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:Black, Silver
    • R500A-RH51 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:Brown
  • HD type
    • K56CA-XX009P Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:HD
    • R500A-RH51 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • K56CA-XX009P Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
    • R500A-RH51 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • K56CA-XX009P Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • R500A-RH51 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • K56CA-XX009P Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:i3-3217U
    • R500A-RH51 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:i5-3210M
  • Processor frequency
    • K56CA-XX009P Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:1.8 GHz
    • R500A-RH51 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:2.5 GHz
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • K56CA-XX009P Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:17 W
    • R500A-RH51 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:35 W
  • PCI Express slots version
    • K56CA-XX009P Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:2.0
    • R500A-RH51 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:3.0

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175 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBrown
Display1 differ
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor8 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i33rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-3217Ui5-3210M
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-3200 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W35 W
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1825
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.1 GHz
Memoryidentical
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Storage1 differ
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDMMC, SD
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Graphics2 differ
Graphics card familyKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz1100 MHz
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDSonicMaster Lite
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAltec Lansing
Network1 differ
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
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
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0+HS
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboardidentical
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8 ProWindows 8
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 8 Windows 8 ProUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features6 differ
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers6569765708
Processor codeDiffersSR0N9SR0N0
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 mm31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityDiffers44 Wh50 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter output currentDiffers3.42 A4.74 A
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD, User
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg2.52 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm378 mm
DepthDiffers266 mm251 mm
HeightKnown for one21 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.25 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.19 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for oneNoUnknown — 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
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 MP

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