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Acer Aspire 561-9677 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop vs ASUS N56VZ-S4356D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM

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  • 143specifications compared
  • 54differ
  • 89identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 561-9677 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:Black
    • N56VZ-S4356D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:Black, Silver
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 561-9677 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • N56VZ-S4356D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire 561-9677 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • N56VZ-S4356D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 561-9677 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:i7-4500U
    • N56VZ-S4356D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:i7-3630QM
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire 561-9677 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:2
    • N56VZ-S4356D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:4
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 561-9677 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:4
    • N56VZ-S4356D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire 561-9677 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:3 GHz
    • N56VZ-S4356D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:3.4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 561-9677 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:1.8 GHz
    • N56VZ-S4356D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:2.4 GHz

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183 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Silver
Display1 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Display surfaceKnown for oneGlossUnknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
Processor17 differ
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i73rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-4500Ui7-3630QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168PGA988
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellIvy Bridge
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI
SteppingDiffersC0E1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W45 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Storage2 differ
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLBlu-Ray DVD Combo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650M
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4400Intel® HD Graphics 4000
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one1.74 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one12Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0xA160x166
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersDolby Home Theater 4SonicMaster Premium
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBang & Olufsen
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers14
Headphone outputsDiffers01
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8FreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features8 differ
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one9.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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
Processor ARK IDDiffers7546071459
Processor codeDiffersSR16ZSR0UX
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 nm
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source56 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers40 W120 W
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.3 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Security2 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Password protection typeDiffersBIOSBIOS, HDD, User
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.35 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers256 mm255 mm
Height (front)Differs1.21 cm2.73 cm
Height (rear)Differs2.56 cm3.4 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel HM76 Express
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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