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ASUS Vivobook Pro N552VW-FY238T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop vs ASUS Vivobook X556UQ-DM315D Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop

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  • 126specifications compared
  • 41differ
  • 85identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Vivobook Pro N552VW-FY238T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:Grey, Metallic, Silver
    • Vivobook X556UQ-DM315D Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:Brown
  • Processor model
    • Vivobook Pro N552VW-FY238T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:i7-6700HQ
    • Vivobook X556UQ-DM315D Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:i7-6500U
  • Processor cores
    • Vivobook Pro N552VW-FY238T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:4
    • Vivobook X556UQ-DM315D Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:2
  • Processor threads
    • Vivobook Pro N552VW-FY238T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:8
    • Vivobook X556UQ-DM315D Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Vivobook Pro N552VW-FY238T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:3.5 GHz
    • Vivobook X556UQ-DM315D Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:3.1 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Vivobook Pro N552VW-FY238T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:2.6 GHz
    • Vivobook X556UQ-DM315D Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:2.5 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • Vivobook Pro N552VW-FY238T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:8 GT/s
    • Vivobook X556UQ-DM315D Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:4 GT/s
  • Processor cache
    • Vivobook Pro N552VW-FY238T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:6 MB
    • Vivobook X556UQ-DM315D Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:4 MB

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161 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersGrey, Metallic, SilverBrown
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16:9
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation6th gen Intel® Core™ i76th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-6700HQi7-6500U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz2.5 GHz
System bus rateDiffers8 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1440LGA 1356 (Socket B2)
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-6700 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-6500 Mobile series
Processor codenameSkylakeSkylake
Bus typeDiffersDMI3OPI
SteppingDiffersR0D1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.6 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers35 W7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.8 GHz
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1612
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x4, 4x1
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers2133 MHz1600 MHz
Maximum internal memory16 GB16 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers512 GB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD-RW
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one512 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960MNVIDIA® GeForce® 940MX
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 530Intel® HD Graphics 520
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.7 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1050 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x191B1916
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Audio systemKnown for oneSonicMasterUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneBang & OlufsenUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers31
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking connectorNoNo
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeFreeDOS
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 lithography14 nm14 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version1.001.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version1.001.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)YesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)NoNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version0.000.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI 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)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
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® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)YesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers8896788194
Processor codeDiffersSR2FQSR2EZ
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 28 mm42 X 24 mm
Supported instruction setsSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers42
Battery capacityDiffers3200 mAh38 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W65 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.42 A
AC adapter output voltage19 V19 V
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Password protectionYesYes
Password protection typeBIOS, HDD, UserBIOS, HDD, User
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.53 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm382 mm
DepthDiffers260 mm258 mm
HeightDiffers29.9 mm25.5 mm
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM170Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneUL, TUV, MIC, CE Marking Compliance, BSMI, Australia C-TICK / NZ A-Tick Compliance, CCC, GOST-R, CB, EPEAT, EU Flower, Energy star, CECP, WEEE, Erp 2013, RoHS, JATEUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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