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ASUS N56VB-S3055H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop vs ASUS Vivobook S550CB-CJ156H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop

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  • 153specifications compared
  • 38differ
  • 115identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • N56VB-S3055H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:Black
    • Vivobook S550CB-CJ156H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:Black, Silver
  • Touchscreen
    • N56VB-S3055H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:No
    • Vivobook S550CB-CJ156H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:Yes
  • Processor model
    • N56VB-S3055H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:i7-3630QM
    • Vivobook S550CB-CJ156H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:i7-3517U
  • Processor cores
    • N56VB-S3055H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:4
    • Vivobook S550CB-CJ156H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:2
  • Processor threads
    • N56VB-S3055H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:8
    • Vivobook S550CB-CJ156H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • N56VB-S3055H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:3.4 GHz
    • Vivobook S550CB-CJ156H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:3 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • N56VB-S3055H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:2.4 GHz
    • Vivobook S550CB-CJ156H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:1.9 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • N56VB-S3055H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:6 MB
    • Vivobook S550CB-CJ156H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:4 MB

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182 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Silver
Display1 differ
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor13 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-3630QMi7-3517U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.4 GHz3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz1.9 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB4 MB
Processor socketDiffersPGA988BGA 1023
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-3500 Mobile series
SteppingDiffersE1L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W17 W
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2419
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB4 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SDSD, SDHC
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz350 MHz
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Audioidentical
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneBang & OlufsenUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Disc types supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers41
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboardidentical
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 differ
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers7145965714
Processor codeDiffersSR0UXSR0N6
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)31.0 x 24.0 mm
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Battery capacityDiffers5200 mAh44 Wh
Power3 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W65 W
AC adapter input voltageDiffers100 - 240 V100 - 124 V
AC adapter output currentDiffers6.3 A3.42 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Securityidentical
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffersUL, TUV, MIC, CE, BSMI, C-TICK/NZ A-Tick, CCC, GOST-R, CB, EU Flower, CECP, WEEE, Erp 2013, JATEUL, TUV, CE Marking, FCC, BSMI, CCC, CB, EPEAT, EU Flower, CECP, WEEE, JATE
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightKnown for one2.7 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthDiffers255 mm265.9 mm
Height (front)Differs2.72 cm2.25 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.4 cm2.25 cm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC

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