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ASUS Vivobook S56CM-XX276H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U vs ASUS X55C-DS31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M

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  • 136specifications compared
  • 43differ
  • 93identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Vivobook S56CM-XX276H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:Black, Stainless steel
    • X55C-DS31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M:Black
  • Processor family
    • Vivobook S56CM-XX276H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:Intel® Core™ i7
    • X55C-DS31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • Vivobook S56CM-XX276H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • X55C-DS31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Vivobook S56CM-XX276H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:i7-3517U
    • X55C-DS31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M:i3-2370M
  • Processor frequency
    • Vivobook S56CM-XX276H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:1.9 GHz
    • X55C-DS31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M:2.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Vivobook S56CM-XX276H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:4 MB
    • X55C-DS31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M:3 MB
  • Processor socket
    • Vivobook S56CM-XX276H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:BGA 1023
    • X55C-DS31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M:Socket 988
  • Processor lithography
    • Vivobook S56CM-XX276H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:22 nm
    • X55C-DS31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M:32 nm

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Comparison of S56CM-XX276H, X55C-DS31
165 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, Stainless steelBlack
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi7-3517Ui3-2370M
Processor frequencyDiffers1.9 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeSandy Bridge
SteppingDiffersL1J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C85 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1924
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOn-board + SO-DIMM
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM1x SO-DIMM
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDMMC, SD
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — 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
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 635MNot available
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1660x116
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster Lite
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAltec Lansing
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Networkidentical
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features8 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers6571453442
Processor codeDiffersSR0N6SR0DP
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 mm37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityDiffers44 Wh47 Wh
Poweridentical
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg2.45 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm378 mm
DepthDiffers266 mm253 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.62 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.19 cm
HeightKnown for one21 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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