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ASUS X501A-XX010V Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop vs Samsung 5 550P5C-S05CL Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop

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  • 129specifications compared
  • 63differ
  • 66identical
  • 62known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • X501A-XX010V Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:Black
    • 5 550P5C-S05CL Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:Silver
  • Display resolution
    • X501A-XX010V Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • 5 550P5C-S05CL Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:1600 x 900 pixels
  • HD type
    • X501A-XX010V Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:HD
    • 5 550P5C-S05CL Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:HD+
  • Processor family
    • X501A-XX010V Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:Intel® Pentium®
    • 5 550P5C-S05CL Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • X501A-XX010V Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:B960
    • 5 550P5C-S05CL Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:i7-3630QM
  • Processor cores
    • X501A-XX010V Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:2
    • 5 550P5C-S05CL Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:4
  • Processor threads
    • X501A-XX010V Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:2
    • 5 550P5C-S05CL Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:8
  • Processor frequency
    • X501A-XX010V Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:2.2 GHz
    • 5 550P5C-S05CL Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:2.4 GHz

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Comparison of X501A-XX010V, 550P5C-S05CL
191 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
Display2 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeDiffersHDHD+
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 cd/m²
Display surfaceKnown for oneGlossUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor16 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersB960i7-3630QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers28
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988PGA988
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Pentium B900 Series for MobileIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
SteppingDiffersQ0E1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
TjunctionDiffers85 °C105 °C
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2224
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB1 TB
HDD capacityDiffers320 GB1 TB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA II
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersNoBlu-Ray DVD Combo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x166
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDSoundAlive
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs0.3 MP1.3 MP
Front cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Swivel webcamKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Integrated 4G WiMAXDiffersNoYes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel HM76 Express
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 8
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features19 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5983671459
Processor codeDiffersSR07VSR0UX
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers47 Wh56 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W90 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
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.07 kg2.5 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm367.9 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm242.8 mm
Height (front)Differs2.65 cm2.99 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.23 cm3.04 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Number of products includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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