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ASUS S56CM-XX098H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U vs Samsung 5 540U3C-A01AU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop

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  • 147specifications compared
  • 34differ
  • 113identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • S56CM-XX098H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:Black, Silver
    • 5 540U3C-A01AU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • S56CM-XX098H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • 5 540U3C-A01AU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Touchscreen
    • S56CM-XX098H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:No
    • 5 540U3C-A01AU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Yes
  • Processor family
    • S56CM-XX098H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:Intel® Core™ i7
    • 5 540U3C-A01AU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • S56CM-XX098H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • 5 540U3C-A01AU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • S56CM-XX098H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:i7-3517U
    • 5 540U3C-A01AU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:i5-3317U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • S56CM-XX098H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:3 GHz
    • 5 540U3C-A01AU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:2.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • S56CM-XX098H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:1.9 GHz
    • 5 540U3C-A01AU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:1.7 GHz

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182 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverSilver
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")33.8 cm (13.3")
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 cd/m²
Processor9 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i73rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-3517Ui5-3317U
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.9 GHz1.7 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile series
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1917
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs2 x 4 GB1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers524 GB500 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHybrid-HDD
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA II
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one24 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Hybrid-HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
Hybrid-HDD cache memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 GB
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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
Graphics card familyDiffersIntel, NVIDIAIntel
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1050 MHz
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMaster LiteSoundAlive
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Network4 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Wi-Fi data rate (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 Mbit/s
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfacesidentical
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 8 Windows 8 ProUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features2 differ
Processor ARK IDDiffers6571465707
Processor codeDiffersSR0N6SR0N8
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers44 Wh52 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W40 W
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 & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg1.69 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm315.1 mm
DepthDiffers266 mm218.9 mm
HeightKnown for one21 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.66 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.99 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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