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ASUS K56CA-XX176H-BE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop vs Dell XPS l321x Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Laptop

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  • 128specifications compared
  • 37differ
  • 91identical
  • 51known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • K56CA-XX176H-BE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:Black, Stainless steel
    • XPS l321x Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Laptop:Black, Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • K56CA-XX176H-BE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • XPS l321x Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Laptop:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Processor family
    • K56CA-XX176H-BE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • XPS l321x Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • K56CA-XX176H-BE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • XPS l321x Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • K56CA-XX176H-BE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:i7-3517U
    • XPS l321x Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Laptop:i5-3337U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • K56CA-XX176H-BE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:3 GHz
    • XPS l321x Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Laptop:2.7 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • K56CA-XX176H-BE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:1.9 GHz
    • XPS l321x Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Laptop:1.8 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • K56CA-XX176H-BE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:4 MB
    • XPS l321x Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Laptop:3 MB

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179 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, Stainless steelBlack, Silver
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")33.8 cm (13.3")
HD typeKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor9 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i73rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-3517Ui5-3337U
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.9 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile series
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1918
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB4 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM1x SO-DIMM
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB128 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1100 MHz
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNot availableUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMaster LiteHD
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
Camera1 differ
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs0.3 MP1.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Data networkKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Combo headphone/mic portDiffersYesNo
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 8 Pro
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers6571472055
Processor codeDiffersSR0N6SR0XL
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 mm31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityDiffers44 Wh47 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W45 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one3.42 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg1.36 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm316 mm
DepthDiffers266 mm205 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 mm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.8 cm
HeightKnown for one21 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM65 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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