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Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS S56CA-XX030R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U vs ASUS U30JC-QX168V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M

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  • 135specifications compared
  • 55differ
  • 80identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Black, Stainless steel
    • Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • 39.6 cm (15.6")
    • 33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Processor family
    • Intel® Core™ i3
    • Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • 3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • 4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • i3-3217U
    • i5-460M
  • Processor frequency
    • 1.8 GHz
    • 2.53 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • 5 GT/s
    • 2.5 GT/s
  • Processor socket
    • BGA 1023
    • BGA 1288

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ASUS

S56CA-XX030R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U

Model S56CA-XX030R

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ASUS

U30JC-QX168V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M

Model U30JC-QX168V

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Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, Stainless steelSilver
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")33.8 cm (13.3")
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i34th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-3217Ui5-460M
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.53 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023BGA 1288
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-3200 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeArrandale
SteppingDiffersL1K0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W35 W
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1819
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.8 GHz
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for one81 mm²
Memory2 differ
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz1066 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers524 GB500 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPM
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1
SSD capacityKnown for one24 GB
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® 310M
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz766 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x166
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one0.512 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneSRS Premium Sound
Network1 differ
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.02.1+EDR
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYes
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers23
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYes
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM76 ExpressIntel® HM55 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYes
Windows keysKnown for oneYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home BasicWindows 7 Home Premium
Drivers includedKnown for oneYes
Processor special features16 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm45 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo1.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers6569750179
Processor codeDiffersSR0N9SLC22
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 mmrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXSSE4.1, SSE4.2
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneYes
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one4
Battery capacityKnown for one44 Wh
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W90 W
AC adapter output currentDiffers3.42 A4.74 A
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg2 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm328 mm
DepthDiffers266 mm238 mm
HeightKnown for one21 mm
Height (front)Known for one2 cm
Height (rear)Known for one2.99 cm
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MP

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