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Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS N56VB-S3070H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop vs ASUS S56CM Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop

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  • 143specifications compared
  • 38differ
  • 105identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Black, Stainless steel
    • Black, Silver
  • Processor family
    • Intel® Core™ i5
    • Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • 3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • 3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • i5-3230M
    • i3-3217U
  • Processor frequency
    • 2.6 GHz
    • 1.8 GHz
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • 35 W
    • 17 W
  • PCI Express slots version
    • 3.0
    • 2.0
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • 26
    • 18

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ASUS

N56VB-S3070H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop

Model N56VB-S3070H

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ASUS

S56CM Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop

Model S56CM

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Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, Stainless steelBlack, Silver
Processor8 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-3230Mi3-3217U
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i3-3200 Mobile Series
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W17 W
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2618
Memory1 differ
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 4 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATA IIISATA
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SDSD
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 740MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 635M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1050 MHz
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMaster PremiumHD
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneBang & Olufsen
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 768 pixels
Networkidentical
Data networkKnown for oneNot supported
4G WiMAXKnown for oneNo
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers41
Headphone outputsDiffers10
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYes
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYes
Windows keysKnown for oneYes
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneYes
Processor special features5 differ
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers7205665697
Processor codeDiffersSR0WXSR0N9
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 (BGA1023)31 x 24 mm
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneNo
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNo
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Battery capacityDiffers56 Wh44 Wh
Power3 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W65 W
AC adapter frequencyDiffers50 - 60 Hz50 Hz
AC adapter output currentDiffers4.74 A3.42 A
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, User
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg2.3 kg
DepthDiffers255 mm266 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.72 cm
Height (rear)Known for one3.24 cm
HeightKnown for one21 mm
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNo
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNo
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYes
Cables includedKnown for oneAC
ManualKnown for oneYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneYes

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