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ASUS ROG G55VW-S1066V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM vs Samsung 4 NP400B5B-S03FR laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M

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  • 135specifications compared
  • 48differ
  • 87identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • ROG G55VW-S1066V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:Black
    • 4 NP400B5B-S03FR laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:Grey
  • Display resolution
    • ROG G55VW-S1066V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • 4 NP400B5B-S03FR laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Processor family
    • ROG G55VW-S1066V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • 4 NP400B5B-S03FR laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • ROG G55VW-S1066V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • 4 NP400B5B-S03FR laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • ROG G55VW-S1066V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:i7-3610QM
    • 4 NP400B5B-S03FR laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:i5-2450M
  • Processor cores
    • ROG G55VW-S1066V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:4
    • 4 NP400B5B-S03FR laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:2
  • Processor threads
    • ROG G55VW-S1066V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:8
    • 4 NP400B5B-S03FR laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • ROG G55VW-S1066V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:3.3 GHz
    • 4 NP400B5B-S03FR laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:3.1 GHz

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Comparison of G55VW-S1066V, NP400B5B-S03FR
179 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePolycarbonate (PC)
Display1 differ
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneFull HDUnknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-3610QMi5-2450M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.3 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.5 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneSocket G2Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers105 C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2325
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorNoNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJ1
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz1333 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers4x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 4 GB
Memory slots (available)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersBlu-Ray RWDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA II
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 660MNVIDIA® NVS™ 4200M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyIntel, NVIDIAIntel, NVIDIA
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 4000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequency650 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1300 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1660x116
Number of discrete graphics cards11
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uUnknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0+EDR
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers42
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inYesYes
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM77 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source103
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
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)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
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)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers6489953452
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR04Z
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Battery capacityDiffers74 Wh5900 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9 h
Poweridentical
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 voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 W
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers3.8 kg2.5 kg
WidthDiffers384 mm370 mm
DepthDiffers299 mm248.3 mm
Height (front)Differs2 cm2.86 cm
Height (rear)Differs5.1 cm3.53 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of products includedKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTCO 3.0
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR

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