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ASUS R540LA-DM251T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop vs ASUS Vivobook X556UQ-DM077T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop

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  • 134specifications compared
  • 49differ
  • 85identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • R540LA-DM251T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:Silver
    • Vivobook X556UQ-DM077T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:Blue
  • Processor family
    • R540LA-DM251T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Vivobook X556UQ-DM077T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • R540LA-DM251T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:5th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Vivobook X556UQ-DM077T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • R540LA-DM251T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:i5-5200U
    • Vivobook X556UQ-DM077T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:i7-6500U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • R540LA-DM251T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:2.7 GHz
    • Vivobook X556UQ-DM077T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:3.1 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • R540LA-DM251T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:2.2 GHz
    • Vivobook X556UQ-DM077T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:2.5 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • R540LA-DM251T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:5 GT/s
    • Vivobook X556UQ-DM077T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:4 GT/s
  • Processor cache
    • R540LA-DM251T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:3 MB
    • Vivobook X556UQ-DM077T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:4 MB

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163 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersSilverBlue
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeFull HDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneMattUnknown — not stated by the source
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor17 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers5th gen Intel® Core™ i56th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-5200Ui7-6500U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.7 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2.5 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168LGA 1356 (Socket B2)
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers32-bit, 64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel® Core™ i5-5200 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-6500 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersBroadwellSkylake
Bus typeDiffersDMI2OPI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersF0D1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-down7.5 W7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyDiffers0.6 GHz0.8 GHz
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1212
PCI Express configurationsDiffers4x1, 2x41x4, 4x1
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.6 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 W
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
Graphics8 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® 940MX
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 5500Intel® HD Graphics 520
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers16 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency300 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs900 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.212.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.34.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x16161916
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneSonicMasterUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Network3 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.04.1
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features8 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 Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version1.001.00
Intel Smart Response Technology 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® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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)DiffersNoYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)YesYes
Intel® Smart CacheDiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers8521288194
Processor codeDiffersSR23YSR2EZ
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.3 mm42 X 24 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers32
Battery capacityDiffers33 Wh38 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W65 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one2.47 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers381 mm382 mm
DepthDiffers252 mm256 mm
HeightDiffers27.2 mm25.5 mm

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