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Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS Vivobook S550CM-QW71-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U vs ASUS X550CA-QB31-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U

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  • 141specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 113identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Black, Stainless steel
    • Grey, Stainless steel
  • Touchscreen
    • Yes
    • No
  • Processor family
    • Intel® Core™ i7
    • Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • 3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • 3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • i7-3517U
    • i3-3217U
  • Processor frequency
    • 1.9 GHz
    • 1.8 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 4 MB
    • 3 MB
  • PCI Express configurations
    • 1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
    • 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4

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ASUS

Vivobook S550CM-QW71-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U

Model S550CM-QW71-CB

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ASUS

X550CA-QB31-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U

Model X550CA-QB31-CB

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Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, Stainless steelGrey, Stainless steel
Display1 differ
TouchscreenDiffersYesNo
Processor8 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i73rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi7-3517Ui3-3217U
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.9 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i3-3200 Mobile Series
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1918
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB6 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB750 GB
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB750 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATA
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 635MNot available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1050 MHz
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneSonicMaster
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYes
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneYes
Processor special features6 differ
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers6571465697
Processor codeDiffersSR0N6SR0N9
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 mm31 x 24 mm
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery capacityDiffers44 Wh37 Wh
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, User
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg2.3 kg
DepthDiffers266 mm251 mm
HeightKnown for one22 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.48 cm
Height (rear)Known for one3.17 cm
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNo
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNo

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