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ASUS ROG G55VW-S1196H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM vs ASUS N56VZ-S4247H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM

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  • 142specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 123identical
  • 14known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • ROG G55VW-S1196H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:Black
    • N56VZ-S4247H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:Black, Sand
  • Internal memory
    • ROG G55VW-S1196H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:12 GB
    • N56VZ-S4247H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:8 GB
  • Memory layout (slots x size)
    • ROG G55VW-S1196H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:3 x 4 GB
    • N56VZ-S4247H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:2 x 4 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • ROG G55VW-S1196H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:878 GB
    • N56VZ-S4247H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:1 TB
  • Storage media
    • ROG G55VW-S1196H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:HDD+SSD
    • N56VZ-S4247H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:HDD
  • HDD capacity
    • ROG G55VW-S1196H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:750 GB
    • N56VZ-S4247H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:1 TB
  • Optical drive type
    • ROG G55VW-S1196H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:Blu-Ray RW
    • N56VZ-S4247H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:Blu-Ray DVD Combo
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • ROG G55VW-S1196H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 660M
    • N56VZ-S4247H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650M

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Comparison of G55VW-S1196H, N56VZ-S4247H
156 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Sand
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneFull HDUnknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display diagonal (metric)39.6 cm39.6 cm
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation3rd gen Intel® Core™ i73rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modeli7-3630QMi7-3630QM
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequency3.4 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache6 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketPGA988PGA988
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile series
Processor codenameIvy BridgeIvy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingE1E1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)45 W45 W
Tjunction105 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)2424
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers12 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs3 x 4 GB2 x 4 GB
Maximum internal memory16 GB16 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers878 GB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB1 TB
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one128 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersBlu-Ray RWBlu-Ray DVD Combo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 660MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650M
Discrete graphics card memory2 GB2 GB
Graphics card familyIntel, NVIDIAIntel, NVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR5GDDR3
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequency650 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1150 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1660x166
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMasterSonicMaster Premium
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
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
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity44
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity00
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 portYesYes
Microphone inYesYes
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM77 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboardidentical
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouchpad
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 8Windows 8
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography22 nm22 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 version1.001.00
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)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 KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK ID7145971459
Processor codeSR0UXSR0UX
Processor package size37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Battery capacityDiffers74 Wh56 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output voltage19 V19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 W
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers3.8 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers384 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers299 mm255 mm
Height (front)Differs2 cm2.73 cm
Height (rear)Differs5.1 cm3.4 cm
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Power supply typeAC/DCAC/DC

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