Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS K56CM-XX003H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U vs ASUS X501A-XX232DU Intel® Pentium® B980 Laptop

142specifications compared
57differ
85identical
36known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- K56CM-XX003H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:Black, Silver
- X501A-XX232DU Intel® Pentium® B980 Laptop:Blue
Processor family
- K56CM-XX003H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:Intel® Core™ i5
- X501A-XX232DU Intel® Pentium® B980 Laptop:Intel® Pentium®
Processor model
- K56CM-XX003H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:i5-3317U
- X501A-XX232DU Intel® Pentium® B980 Laptop:B980
Processor threads
- K56CM-XX003H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:4
- X501A-XX232DU Intel® Pentium® B980 Laptop:2
Processor frequency
- K56CM-XX003H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:1.7 GHz
- X501A-XX232DU Intel® Pentium® B980 Laptop:2.4 GHz
Processor cache
- K56CM-XX003H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:3 MB
- X501A-XX232DU Intel® Pentium® B980 Laptop:2 MB
Processor cache type
- K56CM-XX003H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:Smart Cache
- X501A-XX232DU Intel® Pentium® B980 Laptop:L2
Processor socket
- K56CM-XX003H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:BGA 1023
- X501A-XX232DU Intel® Pentium® B980 Laptop:PGA988

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Comparison of K56CM-XX003H, X501A-XX232DU
178 specifications	A ASUS K56CM-XX003H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Model K56CM-XX003H View product	B ASUS X501A-XX232DU Intel® Pentium® B980 Laptop Model X501A-XX232DU View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver	Blue
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Product typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Laptop
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Pentium®
Processor generationKnown for one	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	i5-3317U	B980
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threadsDiffers	4	2
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	2.6 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.7 GHz	2.4 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	2 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L2
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1023	PGA988
Processor lithographyDiffers	22 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-3300 Mobile series	Intel Pentium B900 Series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffers	Ivy Bridge	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	L1	Q0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	17 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	85 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	17	24
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	2 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacity	500 GB	500 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacity	500 GB	500 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD size	2.5"	2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD	MMC, SD
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 635M	Not available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyDiffers	Intel, NVIDIA	Intel
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	GDDR3	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 4000	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	350 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1050 MHz	1150 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	0x166	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	SonicMaster Lite	HD
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Altec Lansing
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technology	Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking standards	IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u	IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Integrated 4G WiMAXDiffers	Yes	No
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
Data networkKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
4G WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	1	1
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsDiffers	0	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffers	No	Yes
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel HM76 Express	Intel® HM70 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8	No
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 8 Windows 8 Pro
Processor special features19 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	Yes	No
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers	22 nm	32 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs	Yes	No
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Insider™Differs	Yes	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	65707	69669
Processor codeDiffers	SR0N8	SR0J1
Processor package sizeDiffers	31.0 x 24.0 mm	37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	Yes	No
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	4	6
Battery capacityDiffers	44 Wh	47 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	65 W	65 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output current	3.42 A	3.42 A
AC adapter output voltage	19 V	19 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers	2.3 kg	2.07 kg
Width	380 mm	380 mm
DepthDiffers	266 mm	253 mm
HeightKnown for one	21 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.65 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.23 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Compliance industry standards	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Number of products includedKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for one	AC/DC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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