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Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS N55SF-S1209V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM vs ASUS S56CA-XX030R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U

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  • 142specifications compared
  • 52differ
  • 90identical
  • 13known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Black
    • Black, Stainless steel
  • Display resolution
    • 1920 x 1080 pixels
    • 1366 x 768 pixels
  • HD type
    • Full HD
    • HD
  • Processor family
    • Intel® Core™ i7
    • Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • 2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • 3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • i7-2670QM
    • i3-3217U
  • Processor cores
    • 4
    • 2
  • Processor threads
    • 8
    • 4

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ASUS

N55SF-S1209V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM

Model N55SF-S1209V

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ASUS

S56CA-XX030R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U

Model S56CA-XX030R

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Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Stainless steel
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersFull HDHD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i73rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi7-2670QMi3-3217U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz1.8 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1224BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i3-3200 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersD2L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W17 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2218
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers1333 MHz1600 MHz
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB524 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedDiffers7200 RPM5400 RPM
HDD size2.5"2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffersBlu-Ray DVD ComboDVD Super Multi
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1
SSD capacityKnown for one24 GB
Card reader integratedKnown for oneYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSD
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 555MNot available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1160x166
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneSonicMaster
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneBang & Olufsen
Built-in microphoneYesYes
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
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers3.0+HS4.0
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
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 outputsDiffers10
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYes
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Basic
Processor special features7 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 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 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)DiffersYesNo
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® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)NoNo
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers5347065697
Processor codeDiffersSR02SSR0N9
Processor package sizeDiffers31 mm31 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Battery capacityDiffers56 Wh44 Wh
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W65 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentDiffers6.3 A3.42 A
AC adapter output voltage19 V19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers379 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers261 mm266 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.7 cm
Height (rear)Known for one3.75 cm
HeightKnown for one21 mm
Other featuresidentical
3DNoNo

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