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ASUS R556LA-DM1686T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop vs ASUS Zenbook Pro UX501JW-CN484T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4750HQ

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  • 136specifications compared
  • 61differ
  • 75identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • R556LA-DM1686T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:Black, Silver
    • Zenbook Pro UX501JW-CN484T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4750HQ:Grey, Stainless steel
  • Processor generation
    • R556LA-DM1686T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Zenbook Pro UX501JW-CN484T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4750HQ:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • R556LA-DM1686T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:i7-5500U
    • Zenbook Pro UX501JW-CN484T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4750HQ:i7-4750HQ
  • Processor cores
    • R556LA-DM1686T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:2
    • Zenbook Pro UX501JW-CN484T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4750HQ:4
  • Processor threads
    • R556LA-DM1686T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:4
    • Zenbook Pro UX501JW-CN484T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4750HQ:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • R556LA-DM1686T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:3 GHz
    • Zenbook Pro UX501JW-CN484T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4750HQ:3.2 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • R556LA-DM1686T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:2.4 GHz
    • Zenbook Pro UX501JW-CN484T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4750HQ:2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • R556LA-DM1686T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:4 MB
    • Zenbook Pro UX501JW-CN484T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4750HQ:6 MB

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179 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverGrey, Stainless steel
Displayidentical
Display surfaceKnown for oneMattUnknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPS
Processor19 differ
Processor generationDiffers5th gen Intel® Core™ i74th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-5500Ui7-4750HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168BGA 1364
Processor lithographyDiffers14 nm22 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers32-bit, 64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-5500 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersBroadwellCrystal Well
SteppingDiffersF0C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W47 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one7.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers4x1, 2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
Memory1 differ
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB24 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOn-board + SO-DIMM
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super MultiUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA III
Graphics9 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® Iris™ Pro Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 5500Intel® Iris™ Pro Graphics 5200
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers16 GB2 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs950 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.211.2/12
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x16160xD26
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.3
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMasterSonicMaster Premium
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBang & Olufsen
Network3 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11g, 802.11b, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,1000,100 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers23
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Keyboardidentical
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features12 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)DiffersYesVT-x, VT-d
Processor ARK IDDiffers8521476087
Processor codeDiffersSR23WSR18J
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.3 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one37 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W120 W
AC adapter output currentDiffers1.74 A6.32 A
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffersUL;TUV;KCC;NCC;CE Marking Compliance ;FCC Compliance;BSMI ;CCC;EPEAT;EU Flower;Energy starUL, TUV, CE Marking Compliance, FCC Compliance, BSMI, Australia C-TICK / NZ A-Tick Compliance, CCC, CB, Energy star, RoHS
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg2.06 kg
WidthDiffers382 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers256 mm255 mm
HeightDiffers25.8 mm20.6 mm
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM87
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnterprise

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