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ASUS N56VB-S3008H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M vs Samsung ATIV NP680Z5E Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop

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  • 144specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 122identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Black, Silver
    • Black
  • Touchscreen
    • No
    • Yes
  • Internal memory
    • 4 GB
    • 8 GB
  • Memory slots
    • 2x SO-DIMM
    • 1x SO-DIMM
  • Maximum internal memory
    • 16 GB
    • 8 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • 750 GB
    • 1 TB
  • HDD capacity
    • 750 GB
    • 1 TB
  • HDD interface
    • SATA
    • SATA II

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ASUS

N56VB-S3008H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M

Model N56VB-S3008H

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Samsung

ATIV NP680Z5E Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop

Model NP680Z5E

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Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
HD typeKnown for oneHD
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation3rd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modeli5-3230Mi5-3230M
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequency3.2 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor frequency2.6 GHz2.6 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1023BGA 1023
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
Processor codenameIvy BridgeIvy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingL1L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W35 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)2626
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneOn-board + SO-DIMM
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB1 TB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB1 TB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA II
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPM
HDD size2.5"2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 740MAMD Radeon HD 8850M
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)1100 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1660x166
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for one1
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersMaxxAudioSoundAlive
Number of built-in speakers22
Speakers manufacturerDiffersBang & OlufsenJBL
Speaker powerKnown for one2 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeNoNo
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Wi-Fi data rate (max)Known for one300 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Data networkKnown for oneNot supported
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)
4G WiMAXKnown for oneNo
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers41
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
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel HM76 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadClickpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYes
Numeric keypadYesYes
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 8Windows 8
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Trial softwareKnown for oneNorton Internet Security, Microsoft Office
Bundled softwareKnown for oneSamsung SideSync S Note S Player S Gallery S Camera Evernote Settings Support Center SW Update Recovery
Processor special featuresidentical
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 Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNo
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® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneNo
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® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK ID7205672056
Processor codeSR0WXSR0WX
Processor package size31 x 24 (BGA1023)31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNo
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Battery capacityKnown for one56 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter power90 W90 W
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one4.74 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 V
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, User
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg2.44 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm374.6 mm
DepthDiffers255 mm249.9 mm
HeightKnown for one24.6 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.72 cm
Height (rear)Known for one3.24 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneYes
Other featuresidentical
64-bit computingKnown for oneYes

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