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Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS S56CA-XX221H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop vs ASUS X401A-WX344H laptop Intel® Pentium® B980

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  • 117specifications compared
  • 53differ
  • 64identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Black, Stainless steel
    • Black
  • Display diagonal
    • 39.6 cm (15.6")
    • 35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor family
    • Intel® Core™ i5
    • Intel® Pentium®
  • Processor model
    • i5-3317U
    • B980
  • Processor threads
    • 4
    • 2
  • Processor frequency
    • 1.7 GHz
    • 2.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 3 MB
    • 2 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • Smart Cache
    • L2

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ASUS

S56CA-XX221H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop

Model S56CA-XX221H

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ASUS

X401A-WX344H laptop Intel® Pentium® B980

Model X401A-WX344H

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Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlack, Stainless steelBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeHDHD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Pentium®
Processor modelDiffersi5-3317UB980
Processor cores22
Processor threadsDiffers42
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL2
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023PGA988
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile seriesIntel Pentium B900 Series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityKnown for oneNo
SteppingDiffersL1Q0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C85 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1724
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor generationKnown for one3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.6 GHz
Memory1 differ
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMM
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD size2.5"2.5"
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDMMC, SD
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPM
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1
SSD capacityKnown for one24 GB
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD±RW
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x166
Audioidentical
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec Lansing
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MP
Network2 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 ratesDiffers10,1000,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Integrated 4G WiMAXDiffersYesNo
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity11
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one0
Headphone outputsKnown for one1
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNo
Line-inKnown for oneYes
Microphone inKnown for oneYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYes
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYes
Windows keysDiffersNoYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 8Windows 8
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bit
Processor special features19 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneNo
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 Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers6570769669
Processor codeDiffersSR0N8SR0J1
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 mm37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXSSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYes
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityDiffers44 Wh47 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter power65 W65 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output current3.42 A3.42 A
AC adapter output voltage19 V19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneNo
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg1.85 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm344 mm
DepthDiffers266 mm241 mm
HeightDiffers21 mm26.5 mm
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel HM76 Express

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