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ASUS A43SD-VX255D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M vs ASUS N56VZ-S4400D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM

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  • 126specifications compared
  • 52differ
  • 74identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • A43SD-VX255D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:White
    • N56VZ-S4400D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:Black, Stainless steel
  • Display diagonal
    • A43SD-VX255D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:35.6 cm (14")
    • N56VZ-S4400D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • A43SD-VX255D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • N56VZ-S4400D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • A43SD-VX255D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:HD
    • N56VZ-S4400D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • A43SD-VX255D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • N56VZ-S4400D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • A43SD-VX255D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • N56VZ-S4400D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • A43SD-VX255D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:i5-2450M
    • N56VZ-S4400D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:i7-3630QM
  • Processor cores
    • A43SD-VX255D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:2
    • N56VZ-S4400D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:4

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Comparison of A43SD-VX255D, N56VZ-S4400D
164 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack, Stainless steel
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
Display diagonal (metric)Known for one35.5 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor16 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-2450Mi7-3630QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
FSB ParityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingDiffersJ1E1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2524
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePGA988
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers1333 MHz1600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB1 TB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one750 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SDSD, Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 610MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1300 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1160x166
Audio1 differ
Audio systemKnown for oneSonicFocusUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerDiffersAltec LansingBang & Olufsen
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network3 differ
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit Ethernet, WLANUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11g, 802.11b, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,1000,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers30
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers04
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features5 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers5345271459
Processor codeDiffersSR04ZSR0UX
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W120 W
AC adapter output currentDiffers4.74 A6.3 A
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD, User, BIOS
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.44 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers348 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers242 mm255 mm
Height (front)Differs2.95 cm2.73 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.48 cm3.4 cm
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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