Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS N55SF-SX456V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM vs Samsung 9 NP900X4D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U

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  • 133specifications compared
  • 53differ
  • 80identical
  • 52known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • N55SF-SX456V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Black, Silver
    • 9 NP900X4D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • N55SF-SX456V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • 9 NP900X4D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:38.1 cm (15")
  • Processor family
    • N55SF-SX456V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • 9 NP900X4D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • N55SF-SX456V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • 9 NP900X4D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • N55SF-SX456V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:i7-2670QM
    • 9 NP900X4D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:i5-3317U
  • Processor cores
    • N55SF-SX456V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:4
    • 9 NP900X4D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:2
  • Processor threads
    • N55SF-SX456V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:8
    • 9 NP900X4D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • N55SF-SX456V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:3.1 GHz
    • 9 NP900X4D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:2.6 GHz

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185 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverSilver
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")38.1 cm (15")
Display resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD+
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16:9
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 cd/m²
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i73rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-2670QMi5-3317U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz1.7 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 i5-3300 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)Differs2217
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers1333 MHz1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB128 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO Duo, SDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one750 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics7 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 555MNot available
Graphics card familyDiffersIntel, NVIDIAIntel
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
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMasterHD
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneBang & OlufsenUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio system full duplexKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Front cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network3 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
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 quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel® HM75 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features6 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 Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
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)DiffersNoYes
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 oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5347065707
Processor codeDiffersSR02SSR0N8
Processor package sizeDiffers31 mm31.0 x 24.0 mm
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers68
Battery capacityDiffers56 Wh62 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W40 W
DC-in jackYesYes
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 currentKnown for one6.3 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg1.58 kg
WidthDiffers379 mm356.9 mm
DepthDiffers261 mm237 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14.9 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source356.9 x 237 x 14.9 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.7 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.8 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
HD-ReadyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC/DC
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source

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