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

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  • 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
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlue
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLaptop
Displayidentical
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Pentium®
Processor generationKnown for one3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffersi5-3317UB980
Processor threadsDiffers42
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL2
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023PGA988
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile seriesIntel Pentium B900 Series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeSandy Bridge
SteppingDiffersL1Q0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C85 °C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1724
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Storage2 differ
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDMMC, SD
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 635MNot available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyDiffersIntel, NVIDIAIntel
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x166Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMaster LiteHD
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAltec Lansing
Network2 differ
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Integrated 4G WiMAXDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Data networkKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM76 ExpressIntel® HM70 Express
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8No
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 8 Windows 8 Pro
Processor special features19 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers6570769669
Processor codeDiffersSR0N8SR0J1
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 mm37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXSSE4.1, SSE4.2
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityDiffers44 Wh47 Wh
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg2.07 kg
DepthDiffers266 mm253 mm
HeightKnown for one21 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.65 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.23 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Other featuresidentical
Number of products includedKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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