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ASUS N56VB-S3008H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M vs ASUSPRO PU500CA-XO002X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop

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  • 151specifications compared
  • 44differ
  • 107identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • N56VB-S3008H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:Black, Silver
    • ASUSPRO PU500CA-XO002X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Black
  • Processor model
    • N56VB-S3008H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:i5-3230M
    • ASUSPRO PU500CA-XO002X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:i5-3317U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • N56VB-S3008H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:3.2 GHz
    • ASUSPRO PU500CA-XO002X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:2.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • N56VB-S3008H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:2.6 GHz
    • ASUSPRO PU500CA-XO002X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:1.7 GHz
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • N56VB-S3008H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:35 W
    • ASUSPRO PU500CA-XO002X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:17 W
  • PCI Express slots version
    • N56VB-S3008H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:3.0
    • ASUSPRO PU500CA-XO002X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:2.0
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • N56VB-S3008H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:26
    • ASUSPRO PU500CA-XO002X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:17
  • Memory slots
    • N56VB-S3008H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:2x SO-DIMM
    • ASUSPRO PU500CA-XO002X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:1x SO-DIMM

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Comparison of N56VB-S3008H, PU500CA-XO002X
178 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBusiness
Processor7 differ
Processor modelDiffersi5-3230Mi5-3317U
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.2 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz1.7 GHz
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile series
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W17 W
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2617
Memory2 differ
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 2 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB6 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
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
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SDMMC, SD
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 740MNot available
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1050 MHz
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersMaxxAudioSonicMaster
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneBang & OlufsenUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Data networkKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
4G WiMAXKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers41
Headphone outputsDiffers10
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM76 ExpressIntel HM77 Express
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 7 Professional
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features5 differ
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)DiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers7205665707
Processor codeDiffersSR0WXSR0N8
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 (BGA1023)31.0 x 24.0 mm
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers63
Battery capacityDiffers56 Wh44 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W65 W
AC adapter output currentKnown for one4.74 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeDiffersBIOS, HDD, UserBIOS, HDD
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUL, TUV, CE Marking Compliance, FCC Compliance, BSMI, Australia C-TICK / NZ A-Tick Compliance, CCC, GOST-R, CB, EPEAT, Energy star, IDA, CECP, WEEE, Erp 2013, RoHS
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg1.96 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers255 mm256.7 mm
Height (front)Differs2.72 cm2.1 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.24 cm2.25 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmall Business

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