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ASUS N55SL-SX179V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M Laptop vs ASUS R704VC-TY137H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop

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  • 146specifications compared
  • 38differ
  • 108identical
  • 15known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • N55SL-SX179V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • R704VC-TY137H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • N55SL-SX179V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • R704VC-TY137H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:1600 x 900 pixels
  • HD type
    • N55SL-SX179V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M Laptop:HD
    • R704VC-TY137H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:HD+
  • Processor generation
    • N55SL-SX179V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M Laptop:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • R704VC-TY137H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • N55SL-SX179V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M Laptop:i5-2450M
    • R704VC-TY137H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:i5-3230M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • N55SL-SX179V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M Laptop:3.1 GHz
    • R704VC-TY137H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3.2 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • N55SL-SX179V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M Laptop:2.5 GHz
    • R704VC-TY137H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:2.6 GHz
  • Processor lithography
    • N55SL-SX179V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M Laptop:32 nm
    • R704VC-TY137H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:22 nm

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Comparison of N55SL-SX179V, R704VC-TY137H
161 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersHDHD+
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-2450Mi5-3230M
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.6 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersJ1L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2526
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1023
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB6 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers1333 MHz1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO Duo, SDSD
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 GB
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 635MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 720M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
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 frequency650 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1300 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1160x166
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneSonicMasterUnknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneBang & OlufsenUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Networkidentical
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
BluetoothNoNo
Data networkNot supportedNot supported
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
4G WiMAXNoNo
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Ports & interfaces2 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 outputs11
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM65 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 8
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Drivers includedYesYes
Processor special features5 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)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® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5345272056
Processor codeDiffersSR04ZSR0WX
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Battery capacityDiffers56 Wh47 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Poweridentical
AC adapter power90 W90 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output current4.74 A4.74 A
AC adapter output voltage19 V19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg3 kg
WidthDiffers379 mm420 mm
DepthDiffers261 mm282 mm
Height (front)Differs3.5 cm3.46 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.55 cm3.86 cm
Other featuresidentical
3DNoNo

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