Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS N550JX-DS71T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ vs GIGABYTE P35XV3-CF8 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop

131specifications compared
22differ
109identical
40known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- N550JX-DS71T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ:Grey, Stainless steel
- P35XV3-CF8 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:Black
Display resolution
- N550JX-DS71T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ:1920 x 1080 pixels
- P35XV3-CF8 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:2880 x 1620 pixels
Touchscreen
- N550JX-DS71T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ:Yes
- P35XV3-CF8 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:No
Internal memory
- N550JX-DS71T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ:8 GB
- P35XV3-CF8 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:16 GB
Total storage capacity
- N550JX-DS71T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ:1 TB
- P35XV3-CF8 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:1.25 TB
Storage media
- N550JX-DS71T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ:HDD
- P35XV3-CF8 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:HDD+SSD
Compatible memory cards
- N550JX-DS71T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ:MMC, SD, SDXC
- P35XV3-CF8 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:SD
Discrete graphics card model
- N550JX-DS71T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ:NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 950M
- P35XV3-CF8 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980M

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Comparison of N550JX-DS71T, P35XV3-CF8
171 specifications	A ASUS N550JX-DS71T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Model N550JX-DS71T View product	B GIGABYTE P35XV3-CF8 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop Model P35XV3-CF8 View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Grey, Stainless steel	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gaming
Display2 differ
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	2880 x 1620 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	Yes	No
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Dual-screenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Touchscreen typeKnown for one	Capacitive	Unknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for one	Full HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Touch technologyKnown for one	Multi-touch	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for one	Matt	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation	4th gen Intel® Core™ i7	4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model	i7-4720HQ	i7-4720HQ
Processor cores	4	4
Processor threads	8	8
Processor boost frequency	3.6 GHz	3.6 GHz
Processor frequency	2.6 GHz	2.6 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache	6 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	L3	L3
Processor socket	BGA 1364	BGA 1364
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor series	Intel Core i7-4700 Mobile series	Intel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
Processor codename	Haswell	Haswell
Bus type	DMI2	DMI2
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	C0	C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	47 W	47 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	16 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SO-DIMM
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	16 GB	16 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	1.25 TB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD	HDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 TB
SSD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	256 GB
Optical drive typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, SD, SDXC	SD
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 950M	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR5
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 4600	Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memory	1.74 GB	1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency	400 MHz	400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1200 MHz	1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	11.2/12	11.2/12
On-board graphics card OpenGL version	4.3	4.3
On-board graphics card ID	0x416	0x416
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	4	2
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Audio systemKnown for one	SonicMaster Premium	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Bang & Olufsen	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	3	2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
Mini DisplayPorts quantity	1	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsDiffers	0	1
Microphone inDiffers	No	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® HM86	Intel® HM87
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel TSX-NI	No	No
Intel TSX-NI version	0.00	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK ID	78934	78934
Processor code	SR1Q8	SR1Q8
Processor package size	37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm	37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for one	VT-d, VT-x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	75.81 Wh
Battery voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	11.1 V
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	120 W	180 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	19 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Password protectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS, HDD, User	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.6 kg	2.3 kg
WidthDiffers	383 mm	385 mm
DepthDiffers	255 mm	270 mm
HeightDiffers	27.7 mm	20.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for one	UL, TUV, MIC, CE Marking Compliance, FCC Compliance, BSMI, CCC, GOST-R, CB, EPEAT, Energy star, IDA, CECP, WEEE, Erp 2013, RoHS, JATE	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source

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