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ASUS G46VW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop vs ASUS K46CM Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop

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  • 159specifications compared
  • 44differ
  • 115identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • G46VW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:Black
    • K46CM Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Grey, Stainless steel
  • Processor family
    • G46VW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • K46CM Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • G46VW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • K46CM Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • G46VW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:i7-3630QM
    • K46CM Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:i5-3317U
  • Processor cores
    • G46VW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:4
    • K46CM Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:2
  • Processor threads
    • G46VW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:8
    • K46CM Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • G46VW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:3.4 GHz
    • K46CM Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:2.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • G46VW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:2.4 GHz
    • K46CM Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:1.7 GHz

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Comparison of G46VW, K46CM
177 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey, Stainless steel
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i73rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-3630QMi5-3317U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.4 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz1.7 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersPGA988BGA 1023
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile series
SteppingDiffersE1L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W17 W
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2417
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB6 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs2 x 4 GB1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers878 GB500 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
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 one128 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SDSD
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1050 MHz
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one2 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers31
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsDiffers10
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM77 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 differ
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers7145965707
Processor codeDiffersSR0UXSR0N8
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)31.0 x 24.0 mm
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Battery capacityDiffers69 Wh44 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers180 W65 W
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.42 A
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDDUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.5 kg2 kg
DepthDiffers261 mm248 mm
HeightDiffers22 mm21 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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