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ASUS S56CA-XH71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U vs ASUS X55C-DH31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M

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  • 138specifications compared
  • 38differ
  • 100identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • S56CA-XH71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:Black, Silver
    • X55C-DH31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:Black
  • Processor family
    • S56CA-XH71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:Intel® Core™ i7
    • X55C-DH31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • S56CA-XH71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • X55C-DH31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • S56CA-XH71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:i7-3517U
    • X55C-DH31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:i3-2350M
  • Processor frequency
    • S56CA-XH71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:1.9 GHz
    • X55C-DH31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:2.3 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • S56CA-XH71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:4 MB
    • X55C-DH31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:3 MB
  • Processor socket
    • S56CA-XH71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:BGA 1023
    • X55C-DH31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:Socket 988
  • Processor lithography
    • S56CA-XH71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:22 nm
    • X55C-DH31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:32 nm

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Comparison of S56CA-XH71, X55C-DH31
159 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
Displayidentical
HD typeKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi7-3517Ui3-2350M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers1.9 GHz2.3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeSandy Bridge
SteppingDiffersL1J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C85 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1923
Memoryidentical
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers524 GB500 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one24 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDMMC, SD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1660x116
Audioidentical
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAltec Lansing
Network1 differ
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Keyboardidentical
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features8 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers6571453438
Processor codeDiffersSR0N6SR0DN
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 mm37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityDiffers44 Wh47 Wh
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg2.45 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm378 mm
DepthDiffers266 mm253 mm
HeightKnown for one21 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.62 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.19 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC/DC
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 MP

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