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ASUS S56CB-XX377H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop vs Lenovo IdeaPad Z500A Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop

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  • 138specifications compared
  • 33differ
  • 105identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • S56CB-XX377H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:Black, Silver
    • IdeaPad Z500A Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Brown
  • Touchscreen
    • S56CB-XX377H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:Yes
    • IdeaPad Z500A Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:No
  • Processor family
    • S56CB-XX377H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • IdeaPad Z500A Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • S56CB-XX377H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • IdeaPad Z500A Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • S56CB-XX377H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:i7-3537U
    • IdeaPad Z500A Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:i5-3230M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • S56CB-XX377H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:3.1 GHz
    • IdeaPad Z500A Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3.2 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • S56CB-XX377H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:2 GHz
    • IdeaPad Z500A Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:2.6 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • S56CB-XX377H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:4 MB
    • IdeaPad Z500A Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3 MB

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170 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBrown
Display1 differ
TouchscreenDiffersYesNo
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Processor11 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i73rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-3537Ui5-3230M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W35 W
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2026
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB6 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs2 x 4 GB1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB1 TB
Hybrid-HDD cache memoryKnown for one24 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDMMC, SD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1100 MHz
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 740M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneSonicMasterUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3G
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel HM76 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in touchpadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8FreeDOS
Processor special features3 differ
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers7205472056
Processor codeDiffersSR0XGSR0WX
Battery1 differ
Battery life (max)Differs4 h6 h
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg2.2 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm375 mm
DepthDiffers266 mm263 mm
HeightKnown for one21 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.7 mm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.54 cm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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