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ASUS K56CB-XX036 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U vs ASUS N53SM-SX088D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M

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  • 142specifications compared
  • 38differ
  • 104identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • K56CB-XX036 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Black, Silver
    • N53SM-SX088D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:Stainless steel
  • Processor family
    • K56CB-XX036 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Intel® Core™ i3
    • N53SM-SX088D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • K56CB-XX036 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • N53SM-SX088D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • K56CB-XX036 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:i3-3217U
    • N53SM-SX088D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:i5-2450M
  • Processor frequency
    • K56CB-XX036 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:1.8 GHz
    • N53SM-SX088D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:2.5 GHz
  • Processor lithography
    • K56CB-XX036 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:22 nm
    • N53SM-SX088D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:32 nm
  • Processor codename
    • K56CB-XX036 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Ivy Bridge
    • N53SM-SX088D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:Sandy Bridge
  • Stepping
    • K56CB-XX036 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:L1
    • N53SM-SX088D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:J1

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Comparison of K56CB-XX036, N53SM-SX088D
161 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverStainless steel
Displayidentical
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor11 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i32nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-3217Ui5-2450M
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1023Unknown — not stated by the source
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 boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.1 GHz
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB6 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1333 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x SO-DIMM
Storage1 differ
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDHCMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 740MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M
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
Audio systemKnown for oneSonicMasterUnknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBang & Olufsen
Network1 differ
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.03.0+HS
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers23
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM76 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersNoFreeDOS
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
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityDiffers2950 mAh56 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 slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneUL, TUV, MIC, FCC Compliance, BSMI, CB, EPEAT, EU Flower, Energy star, CECP, WEEE, RoHS, JATEUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthDiffers380 mm391 mm
HeightKnown for one22.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.71 kg
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.9 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.9 cm

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