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Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS S56CM-XX214H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U vs ASUS X501A-XX010V Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop

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  • 136specifications compared
  • 56differ
  • 80identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Black, Silver
    • Black
  • Processor family
    • Intel® Core™ i3
    • Intel® Pentium®
  • Processor model
    • i3-3217U
    • B960
  • Processor threads
    • 4
    • 2
  • Processor frequency
    • 1.8 GHz
    • 2.2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 3 MB
    • 2 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • Smart Cache
    • L3
  • Processor socket
    • BGA 1023
    • Socket 988

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ASUS

S56CM-XX214H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U

Model S56CM-XX214H

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ASUS

X501A-XX010V Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop

Model X501A-XX010V

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Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
Displayidentical
HD typeKnown for oneHD
Display surfaceKnown for oneGloss
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Pentium®
Processor modelDiffersi3-3217UB960
Processor threadsDiffers42
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-3200 Mobile SeriesIntel Pentium B900 Series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeSandy Bridge
SteppingDiffersL1Q0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C85 °C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1822
Processor generationKnown for one3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Memoryidentical
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMM
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers774 GB320 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB320 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDMMC, SD
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPM
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1
SSD capacityKnown for one24 GB
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 635MNot available
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 MHz1100 MHz
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x166
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMaster LiteHD
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec Lansing
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MP
Swivel webcamKnown for oneNo
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNo
Network2 differ
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Integrated 4G WiMAXDiffersYesNo
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Combo headphone/mic portDiffersYesNo
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
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
Keyboardidentical
Windows keysKnown for oneYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bit
Processor special features17 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersYesNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers6569759836
Processor codeDiffersSR0N9SR07V
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 mm37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXSSE4.1, SSE4.2
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityDiffers44 Wh47 Wh
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNo
Cable lock slotKnown for oneNo
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg2.07 kg
DepthDiffers266 mm253 mm
Height (front)Differs2.1 cm2.65 cm
Height (rear)Differs2.1 cm3.23 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Power cord includedKnown for oneYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel HM76 Express

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