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ASUS Zenbook Pro UX501JW-FJ221H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop vs ASUS Vivobook X556UQ-DM600D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU

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  • 111specifications compared
  • 49differ
  • 62identical
  • 49known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Zenbook Pro UX501JW-FJ221H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:Silver
    • Vivobook X556UQ-DM600D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU:Red
  • Display resolution
    • Zenbook Pro UX501JW-FJ221H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:3840 x 2160 pixels
    • Vivobook X556UQ-DM600D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • Zenbook Pro UX501JW-FJ221H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:4K Ultra HD
    • Vivobook X556UQ-DM600D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • Zenbook Pro UX501JW-FJ221H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Vivobook X556UQ-DM600D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Zenbook Pro UX501JW-FJ221H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Vivobook X556UQ-DM600D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU:6th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Zenbook Pro UX501JW-FJ221H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:i7-4720HQ
    • Vivobook X556UQ-DM600D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU:i5-6198DU
  • Processor cores
    • Zenbook Pro UX501JW-FJ221H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:4
    • Vivobook X556UQ-DM600D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU:2
  • Processor threads
    • Zenbook Pro UX501JW-FJ221H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:8
    • Vivobook X556UQ-DM600D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU:4

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160 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersSilverRed
Display2 differ
Display resolutionDiffers3840 x 2160 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffers4K Ultra HDFull HD
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor15 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i76th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-4720HQi5-6198DU
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.6 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz2.3 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1364Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm14 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-6100 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellSkylake
Bus typeKnown for oneDMI2Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneC0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs47 W15 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1612
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.8 GHz
Memory3 differ
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz2133 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers24 GB16 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x SO-DIMM
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers512 GB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
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 one512 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics8 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960MNVIDIA® GeForce® 940MX
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4600Intel® HD Graphics 510
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers400 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.2/1212.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.34.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x4160x1906
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneBang & OlufsenUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers31
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Thunderbolt ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM87Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1FreeDOS
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers7893493432
Processor codeKnown for oneSR1Q8Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm42 x 24 mm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W65 W
AC adapter output currentDiffers6.32 A3.42 A
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.05 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm382 mm
DepthDiffers255 mm258 mm
HeightDiffers20.6 mm25.5 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Power cord includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterpriseUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source38 Wh

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