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ASUS K56CB-XO030H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U vs ASUS N53SM Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M Laptop

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  • 133specifications compared
  • 37differ
  • 96identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • K56CB-XO030H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Black
    • N53SM Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M Laptop:Stainless steel
  • Processor family
    • K56CB-XO030H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Intel® Core™ i3
    • N53SM Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • K56CB-XO030H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • N53SM Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M Laptop:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • K56CB-XO030H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:i3-3217U
    • N53SM Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M Laptop:i5-2450M
  • Processor frequency
    • K56CB-XO030H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:1.8 GHz
    • N53SM Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M Laptop:2.5 GHz
  • Processor lithography
    • K56CB-XO030H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:22 nm
    • N53SM Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M Laptop:32 nm
  • Processor codename
    • K56CB-XO030H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Ivy Bridge
    • N53SM Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M Laptop:Sandy Bridge
  • Stepping
    • K56CB-XO030H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:L1
    • N53SM Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M Laptop:J1

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Comparison of K56CB-XO030H, N53SM
168 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackStainless steel
Processor11 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i32nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-3217Ui5-2450M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-3200 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeSandy Bridge
SteppingDiffersL1J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1825
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1023Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB6 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz1333 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Storageidentical
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 740MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M
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 modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz1300 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1660x116
Audioidentical
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBang & Olufsen
Audio systemKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Swivel webcamKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Data networkKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers23
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Combo headphone/mic portKnown 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® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 7 Home Basic
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features7 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers6569753452
Processor codeDiffersSR0N9SR04Z
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 mm37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityDiffers2950 mAh56 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one4.74 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.71 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm391 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.9 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.9 cm
HeightKnown for one22.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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