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ASUS S56CA-XX143H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop vs Dell Inspiron 5521 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop

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  • 128specifications compared
  • 34differ
  • 94identical
  • 70known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Black, Stainless steel
    • Graphite, Silver
  • Processor family
    • Intel® Core™ i3
    • Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • 3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • 3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • i3-3217U
    • i7-3517U
  • Processor frequency
    • 1.8 GHz
    • 1.9 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 3 MB
    • 4 MB
  • PCI Express configurations
    • 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
    • 1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • 18
    • 19

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ASUS

S56CA-XX143H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop

Model S56CA-XX143H

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Dell

Inspiron 5521 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop

Model 5521

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Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlack, Stainless steelGraphite, Silver
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeHDHD
LED backlightKnown for oneYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneGloss
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i33rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-3217Ui7-3517U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz1.9 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1023BGA 1023
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-3200 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-3500 Mobile series
Processor codenameIvy BridgeIvy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingL1L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)17 W17 W
Tjunction105 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1819
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 4 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one16 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers320 GB1 TB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPM
HDD size2.5"2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, MS PRO, MSXC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1
SSD capacityKnown for one24 GB
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableAMD Radeon HD 8750M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequency350 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1660x166
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMaster LiteMaxxAudio 4
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneWaves
Speaker powerKnown for one2 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1 MP
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixels
Optical driveidentical
Disc types supportedKnown for oneCD, DVD
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Data networkKnown for oneNot supported
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
4G WiMAXKnown for oneNo
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4a
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs00
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYes
Microphone inNoNo
Docking connectorKnown for oneNo
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel HM76 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 8Windows 8
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Drivers includedYesYes
Processor special features6 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography22 nm22 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNo
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneVT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers6569765714
Processor codeDiffersSR0N9SR0N6
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 mm31.0 x 24.0 mm
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6
Battery capacityKnown for one65 Wh
Battery voltageKnown for one11.1 V
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 V
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19.5 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNo
Password protectionKnown for oneYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-40 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 95%
Operating altitudeKnown for one-15.2 - 3048 m
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one-15.2 - 10668 m
Operating shockKnown for one110 G
Non-operating shockKnown for one160 G
Operating vibrationKnown for one0.66 G
Non-operating vibrationKnown for one1.3 G
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg2.65 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm376 mm
DepthDiffers266 mm259 mm
HeightDiffers21 mm27.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYes
Cables includedKnown for oneAC
ManualKnown for oneYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNo
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneHome office

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