Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS ROG G501JW-0362B4720HQ laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ vs ASUS N551VW-CN058T-BE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop

Add a product
  • 135specifications compared
  • 41differ
  • 94identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • ROG G501JW-0362B4720HQ laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ:Black
    • N551VW-CN058T-BE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:Grey, Stainless steel
  • Processor generation
    • ROG G501JW-0362B4720HQ laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • N551VW-CN058T-BE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • ROG G501JW-0362B4720HQ laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ:i7-4720HQ
    • N551VW-CN058T-BE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:i7-6700HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • ROG G501JW-0362B4720HQ laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ:3.6 GHz
    • N551VW-CN058T-BE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:3.5 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • ROG G501JW-0362B4720HQ laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ:5 GT/s
    • N551VW-CN058T-BE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:8 GT/s
  • Processor cache type
    • ROG G501JW-0362B4720HQ laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ:L3
    • N551VW-CN058T-BE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:Smart Cache
  • Processor socket
    • ROG G501JW-0362B4720HQ laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ:BGA 1364
    • N551VW-CN058T-BE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:BGA 1440
  • Processor lithography
    • ROG G501JW-0362B4720HQ laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ:22 nm
    • N551VW-CN058T-BE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:14 nm

Side by side

Differences highlightedShow differences only (off)
Comparison of G501JW-0362B4720HQ, N551VW-CN058T-BE
172 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey, Stainless steel
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneGamingUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i76th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-4720HQi7-6700HQ
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.6 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequency2.6 GHz2.6 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cache6 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1364BGA 1440
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-6700 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellSkylake
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI3
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersC0R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs47 W45 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 W
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers12 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one1x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory16 GB16 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity1.12 TB1.12 TB
Storage mediaHDD+SSDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity1 TB1 TB
SSD capacity128 GB128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDXCMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Graphics7 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4600Intel® HD Graphics 530
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB1.7 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers400 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.2/1212.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.34.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x4160x191B
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMaster PremiumSonicMaster
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerBang & OlufsenBang & Olufsen
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity33
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
Mini DisplayPorts quantity11
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs00
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Microphone inNoNo
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM87Intel® HM86
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAZERTY
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1Windows 10 Home
Processor special features12 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneVT-d, VT-xUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers7893488967
Processor codeDiffersSR1Q8SR2FQ
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
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 Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one120 WUnknown — not stated by the source
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 one6.32 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneUL, TUV, CE Marking Compliance, FCC Compliance, BSMI, Australia C-TICK / NZ A-Tick Compliance, CCC, CB, Energy star, RoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers2.06 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm382 mm
Depth255 mm255 mm
HeightKnown for one20.6 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.6 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.26 cm
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

More laptop comparisons

All laptop comparisons