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ASUS K56CA-XX176H-BE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop vs ASUS R500VD-SX697H-BE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop

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  • 147specifications compared
  • 36differ
  • 111identical
  • 13known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • K56CA-XX176H-BE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:Black, Stainless steel
    • R500VD-SX697H-BE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:Brown
  • Processor model
    • K56CA-XX176H-BE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:i7-3517U
    • R500VD-SX697H-BE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:i7-3630QM
  • Processor cores
    • K56CA-XX176H-BE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:2
    • R500VD-SX697H-BE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:4
  • Processor threads
    • K56CA-XX176H-BE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:4
    • R500VD-SX697H-BE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • K56CA-XX176H-BE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:3 GHz
    • R500VD-SX697H-BE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:3.4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • K56CA-XX176H-BE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:1.9 GHz
    • R500VD-SX697H-BE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:2.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • K56CA-XX176H-BE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:4 MB
    • R500VD-SX697H-BE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:6 MB
  • Processor socket
    • K56CA-XX176H-BE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:BGA 1023
    • R500VD-SX697H-BE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:PGA988

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Comparison of K56CA-XX176H-BE, R500VD-SX697H-BE
160 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, Stainless steelBrown
Processor13 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-3517Ui7-3630QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.9 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023PGA988
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile series
SteppingDiffersL1E1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W45 W
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1924
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB8 GB
Storage1 differ
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDMMC, SD
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 610M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAltec Lansing
Network1 differ
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features4 differ
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers6571471459
Processor codeDiffersSR0N6SR0UX
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 mm37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityDiffers44 Wh50 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W90 W
AC adapter output currentKnown for one3.42 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg2.52 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm378 mm
DepthDiffers266 mm251 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.55 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.19 cm
HeightKnown for one21 mmUnknown — not stated by the source

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