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ASUS S56CA-QENT-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U vs ASUS X551CA-SX024D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop

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  • 138specifications compared
  • 32differ
  • 106identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • S56CA-QENT-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:Black, Stainless steel
    • X551CA-SX024D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:Black
  • Processor family
    • S56CA-QENT-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:Intel® Core™ i7
    • X551CA-SX024D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • S56CA-QENT-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • X551CA-SX024D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • S56CA-QENT-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:i7-3517U
    • X551CA-SX024D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:i3-3217U
  • Processor frequency
    • S56CA-QENT-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:1.9 GHz
    • X551CA-SX024D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:1.8 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • S56CA-QENT-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:4 MB
    • X551CA-SX024D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:3 MB
  • PCI Express configurations
    • S56CA-QENT-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
    • X551CA-SX024D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • S56CA-QENT-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:19
    • X551CA-SX024D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:18

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173 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, Stainless steelBlack
Displayidentical
HD typeKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor8 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i73rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi7-3517Ui3-3217U
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
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDMMC, SD
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one24 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1050 MHz
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMaster LiteSonicMaster
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Network1 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
Headphone outputsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalFreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features6 differ
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers6571465697
Processor codeDiffersSR0N6SR0N9
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 mm31 x 24 mm
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers44 Wh37 Wh
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W45 W
AC adapter output currentDiffers3.42 A2.37 A
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUL, CE, FCC, BSMI, CCC, CB, EPEAT, CECP, JATE
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg2.15 kg
DepthDiffers266 mm251 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.09 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.66 cm
HeightKnown for one21 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel HM76 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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