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ASUS S56CM-XX079V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U vs Lenovo IdeaPad G500s Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop

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  • 139specifications compared
  • 35differ
  • 104identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • S56CM-XX079V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:Black, Silver
    • IdeaPad G500s Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Black
  • Touchscreen
    • S56CM-XX079V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:No
    • IdeaPad G500s Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Yes
  • Processor model
    • S56CM-XX079V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:i5-3317U
    • IdeaPad G500s Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:i5-3230M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • S56CM-XX079V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:2.6 GHz
    • IdeaPad G500s Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3.2 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • S56CM-XX079V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:1.7 GHz
    • IdeaPad G500s Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:2.6 GHz
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • S56CM-XX079V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:17 W
    • IdeaPad G500s Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:35 W
  • PCI Express slots version
    • S56CM-XX079V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:2.0
    • IdeaPad G500s Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3.0
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • S56CM-XX079V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:17
    • IdeaPad G500s Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:26

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174 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
Display1 differ
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
HD typeKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Touch technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti-touch
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200 cd/m²
Processor7 differ
Processor modelDiffersi5-3317Ui5-3230M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W35 W
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1726
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB6 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one24 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD-RW
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDMMC, SD
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 635MNot available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz1100 MHz
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMaster LiteDolby Advanced Audio
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel HM76 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 8
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features4 differ
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers6570772056
Processor codeDiffersSR0N8SR0WX
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 mm31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one44 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
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 & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg2.7 kg
DepthDiffers266 mm260 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.1 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one2.1 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source26.9 mm
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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