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ASUS S56CA-XX056R laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U vs MSI CX61 0NF-258US

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  • 136specifications compared
  • 36differ
  • 100identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • S56CA-XX056R laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:Black, Stainless steel
    • CX61 0NF-258US:Black
  • Processor family
    • S56CA-XX056R laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:Intel® Core™ i5
    • CX61 0NF-258US:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • S56CA-XX056R laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • CX61 0NF-258US:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • S56CA-XX056R laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:i5-3317U
    • CX61 0NF-258US:i7-3630QM
  • Processor cores
    • S56CA-XX056R laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:2
    • CX61 0NF-258US:4
  • Processor threads
    • S56CA-XX056R laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:4
    • CX61 0NF-258US:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • S56CA-XX056R laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:2.6 GHz
    • CX61 0NF-258US:3.4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • S56CA-XX056R laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:1.7 GHz
    • CX61 0NF-258US:2.4 GHz

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Comparison of S56CA-XX056R, CX61 0NF-258US
163 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, Stainless steelBlack
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-3317Ui7-3630QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023PGA988
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile series
SteppingDiffersL1E1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W45 W
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1724
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB6 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 645M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz1150 MHz
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMaster LiteSRS
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Networkidentical
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit Ethetrnet, WLANUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home BasicWindows 8
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 differ
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers6570771459
Processor codeDiffersSR0N8SR0UX
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 mm37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityKnown for one44 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W95 W
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers266 mm249.5 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.23 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.76 cm
HeightKnown for one21 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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