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ASUS S56CA-XX143H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop vs ASUS X42JY-VX159R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M

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  • 123specifications compared
  • 51differ
  • 72identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • S56CA-XX143H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:Black, Stainless steel
    • X42JY-VX159R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M:Blue
  • Display diagonal
    • S56CA-XX143H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • X42JY-VX159R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor model
    • S56CA-XX143H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:i3-3217U
    • X42JY-VX159R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M:i3-350M
  • Processor frequency
    • S56CA-XX143H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:1.8 GHz
    • X42JY-VX159R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M:2.26 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • S56CA-XX143H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:5 GT/s
    • X42JY-VX159R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M:2.5 GT/s
  • Processor socket
    • S56CA-XX143H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:BGA 1023
    • X42JY-VX159R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M:BGA 1288
  • Processor lithography
    • S56CA-XX143H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:22 nm
    • X42JY-VX159R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M:32 nm
  • Processor codename
    • S56CA-XX143H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:Ivy Bridge
    • X42JY-VX159R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M:Arrandale

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Comparison of S56CA-XX143H, X42JY-VX159R
162 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, Stainless steelBlue
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HD typeKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor11 differ
Processor modelDiffersi3-3217Ui3-350M
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.26 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 i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeArrandale
SteppingDiffersL1C2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W35 W
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1817
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB3 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz1066 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB500 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
HDD capacityDiffers320 GB500 GB
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one24 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableAMD Radeon HD 6470M
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD, Intel
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
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 MHz667 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x166Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMaster LiteSRS Premium Sound
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAltec Lansing
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.02.0+EDR
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers23
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers10
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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® HM55 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 7 Home Basic
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features15 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm45 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
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® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers6569743529
Processor codeDiffersSR0N9SLBPL
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 mmrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXSSE4.1, SSE4.2
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source47 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.74 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg2.2 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm349 mm
DepthDiffers266 mm238 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.74 cm
HeightKnown for one21 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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