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ASUS K55VD-DH51-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M vs ASUS N56VZ-DH71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM

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  • 156specifications compared
  • 41differ
  • 115identical
  • 3known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • K55VD-DH51-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:Brown
    • N56VZ-DH71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:Black, Stainless steel
  • Display resolution
    • K55VD-DH51-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • N56VZ-DH71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • K55VD-DH51-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:HD
    • N56VZ-DH71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • K55VD-DH51-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • N56VZ-DH71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • K55VD-DH51-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • N56VZ-DH71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • K55VD-DH51-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:i5-3210M
    • N56VZ-DH71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:i7-3630QM
  • Processor cores
    • K55VD-DH51-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:2
    • N56VZ-DH71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:4
  • Processor threads
    • K55VD-DH51-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:4
    • N56VZ-DH71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:8

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Comparison of K55VD-DH51-CA, N56VZ-DH71
159 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBrownBlack, Stainless steel
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-3210Mi7-3630QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023PGA988
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile series
Processor codenameIvy BridgeIvy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersL1E1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 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)Differs2524
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacity750 GB750 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity750 GB750 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
HDD size2.5"2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiBlu-Ray DVD Combo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 610MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650M
Discrete graphics card memory2 GB2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR3GDDR3
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)Differs1100 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1660x166
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMaster LiteSonicMaster Premium
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Speakers manufacturerDiffersAltec LansingBang & Olufsen
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
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 technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers24
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
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Microphone inYesYes
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel HM76 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 8Windows 8
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedYesYes
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 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)DiffersYesNo
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® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)NoNo
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers6570871459
Processor codeDiffersSR0N0SR0UX
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells66
Battery capacityDiffers50 Wh56 Wh
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W120 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentDiffers4.74 A6.3 A
AC adapter output voltage19 V19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Password protection typeBIOS, HDDBIOS, HDD
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.52 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers378 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers251 mm255 mm
Height (front)Differs2.55 cm2.73 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.19 cm3.4 cm
Other featuresidentical
3DNoNo

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