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Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS K56CB-XX457H-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Laptop vs ASUS X550VC-XX034H-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop

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  • 148specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 130identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Black, Metallic
    • Black, Silver
  • Processor model
    • i5-3337U
    • i5-3230M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 2.7 GHz
    • 3.2 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 1.8 GHz
    • 2.6 GHz
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • 17 W
    • 35 W
  • PCI Express slots version
    • 2.0
    • 3.0
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • 18
    • 26
  • Internal memory
    • 8 GB
    • 6 GB

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K56CB-XX457H-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Laptop

Model K56CB-XX457H-BE

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X550VC-XX034H-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop

Model X550VC-XX034H-BE

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Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlack, MetallicBlack, Silver
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeHDHD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation3rd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-3337Ui5-3230M
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.7 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.6 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1023BGA 1023
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
Processor codenameIvy BridgeIvy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingL1L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W35 W
Tjunction105 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1826
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB6 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity500 GB500 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity500 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDHCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 740MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 720M
Discrete graphics card memory2 GB2 GB
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1100 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1660x166
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3
Audioidentical
Audio systemSonicMasterSonicMaster
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeNoNo
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothNoNo
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Data networkKnown for oneNot supported
4G WiMAXKnown for oneNo
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity11
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs00
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Microphone inNoNo
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel HM76 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneAZERTY
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 8Windows 8
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography22 nm22 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers7205572056
Processor codeDiffersSR0XLSR0WX
Processor package size31 x 24 (BGA1023)31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells44
Battery capacityDiffers2950 mAh3000 mAh
Poweridentical
AC adapter power65 W65 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output current3.42 A3.42 A
AC adapter output voltage19 V19 V
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneYes
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Password protectionKnown for oneYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHS
CertificationKnown for oneUL, TUV, MIC, FCC, BSMI, CB, EPEAT, EU Flower, CECP, WEEE, JATE
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Weight2.3 kg2.3 kg
Width380 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers266 mm251 mm
HeightKnown for one21 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.48 cm
Height (rear)Known for one3.17 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
3DNoNo
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneYes

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