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ASUS N55SL-SX179V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M Laptop vs ASUS S56CA-XX030H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U

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  • 146specifications compared
  • 45differ
  • 101identical
  • 16known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • N55SL-SX179V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M Laptop:Black
    • S56CA-XX030H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Black, Stainless steel
  • Processor family
    • N55SL-SX179V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • S56CA-XX030H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • N55SL-SX179V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M Laptop:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • S56CA-XX030H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • N55SL-SX179V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M Laptop:i5-2450M
    • S56CA-XX030H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:i3-3217U
  • Processor frequency
    • N55SL-SX179V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M Laptop:2.5 GHz
    • S56CA-XX030H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:1.8 GHz
  • Processor lithography
    • N55SL-SX179V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M Laptop:32 nm
    • S56CA-XX030H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:22 nm
  • Processor codename
    • N55SL-SX179V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M Laptop:Sandy Bridge
    • S56CA-XX030H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Ivy Bridge
  • Stepping
    • N55SL-SX179V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M Laptop:J1
    • S56CA-XX030H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:L1

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Comparison of N55SL-SX179V, S56CA-XX030H
162 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Stainless steel
Processor11 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-2450Mi3-3217U
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.1 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i3-3200 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
SteppingDiffersJ1L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W17 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2518
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1023
Memory1 differ
Memory clock speedDiffers1333 MHz1600 MHz
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO Duo, SDSD
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 GB
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
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1300 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1160x166
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMasterSonicMaster Lite
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneBang & OlufsenUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
Headphone outputsDiffers10
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 8
Processor special features7 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers5345265697
Processor codeDiffersSR04ZSR0N9
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)31 x 24 mm
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Battery capacityDiffers56 Wh44 Wh
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W65 W
AC adapter output currentDiffers4.74 A3.42 A
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers379 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers261 mm266 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.5 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.55 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21 mm

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