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ASUS S56CA-XO124H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U vs GIGABYTE M2432-CF1 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M

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  • 131specifications compared
  • 46differ
  • 85identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • S56CA-XO124H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:Black, Stainless steel
    • M2432-CF1 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:Red
  • Display diagonal
    • S56CA-XO124H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • M2432-CF1 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor generation
    • S56CA-XO124H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • M2432-CF1 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • S56CA-XO124H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:i5-3317U
    • M2432-CF1 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:i5-2520M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • S56CA-XO124H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:2.6 GHz
    • M2432-CF1 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:3.2 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • S56CA-XO124H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:1.7 GHz
    • M2432-CF1 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:2.5 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • S56CA-XO124H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:BGA 1023
    • M2432-CF1 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:Socket 988
  • Processor lithography
    • S56CA-XO124H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:22 nm
    • M2432-CF1 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:32 nm

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Comparison of S56CA-XO124H, M2432-CF1
166 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, Stainless steelRed
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
HD typeKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor12 differ
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-3317Ui5-2520M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-2500 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeSandy Bridge
SteppingDiffersL1J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1725
Memoryidentical
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one24 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNot availableUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz1300 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1660x116
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneSonicMaster LiteUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
Network1 differ
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.03.0+HS
Data networkKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM76 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features6 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers6570752229
Processor codeDiffersSR0N8SR048
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 Wh39.96 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.1 V
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
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 one3.42 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg1.8 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm328 mm
DepthDiffers266 mm230 mm
HeightDiffers21 mm27 mm
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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