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ASUS S56CA-XX030R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U vs ASUS U43SD-WX041V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M

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  • 141specifications compared
  • 47differ
  • 94identical
  • 16known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • S56CA-XX030R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Black, Stainless steel
    • U43SD-WX041V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Wood
  • Display diagonal
    • S56CA-XX030R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • U43SD-WX041V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor family
    • S56CA-XX030R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Intel® Core™ i3
    • U43SD-WX041V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • S56CA-XX030R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • U43SD-WX041V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • S56CA-XX030R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:i3-3217U
    • U43SD-WX041V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
  • Processor frequency
    • S56CA-XX030R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:1.8 GHz
    • U43SD-WX041V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2.4 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • S56CA-XX030R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:BGA 1023
    • U43SD-WX041V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Socket 988
  • Processor lithography
    • S56CA-XX030R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:22 nm
    • U43SD-WX041V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:32 nm

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Comparison of S56CA-XX030R, U43SD-WX041V
157 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, Stainless steelWood
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Processor12 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i32nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-3217Ui5-2430M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-3200 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeSandy Bridge
SteppingDiffersL1J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1824
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB6 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz1333 MHz
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers524 GB640 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB640 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, SD, xD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one24 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super MultiUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
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 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1660x116
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicFocus
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 MP
Network1 differ
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.02.1+EDR
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM76 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home BasicWindows 7 Home Premium
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features7 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers6569753450
Processor codeDiffersSR0N9SR04W
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 mm37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers48
Battery capacityDiffers44 Wh5600 mAh
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 oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg2.14 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm344 mm
DepthDiffers266 mm241 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.18 cm
HeightKnown for one21 mmUnknown — not stated by the source

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