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ASUS N56VB-S3181H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM vs ASUS V550CA Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M Laptop

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  • 114specifications compared
  • 45differ
  • 69identical
  • 54known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • N56VB-S3181H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:Black, Silver
    • V550CA Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M Laptop:Black, Stainless steel
  • Display resolution
    • N56VB-S3181H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • V550CA Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • N56VB-S3181H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:No
    • V550CA Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M Laptop:Yes
  • HD type
    • N56VB-S3181H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:Full HD
    • V550CA Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M Laptop:HD
  • Processor family
    • N56VB-S3181H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • V550CA Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • N56VB-S3181H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • V550CA Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M Laptop:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • N56VB-S3181H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:i7-3630QM
    • V550CA Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M Laptop:i3-2365M
  • Processor cores
    • N56VB-S3181H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:4
    • V550CA Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M Laptop:2

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168 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack, Stainless steel
Display3 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
HD typeDiffersFull HDHD
Touchscreen typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCapacitive
Touch technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti-touch
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor16 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi7-3630QMi3-2365M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.4 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz1.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersPGA988BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile seriesIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeSandy Bridge
FSB ParityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingDiffersE1J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W17 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2414
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — 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 capacityDiffers750 GB1 TB
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super MultiUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SDSD
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 740MNot available
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 familyKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneIntel® HD Graphics 4000Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x166Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneSonicMaster PremiumUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneBang & OlufsenUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,1000,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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 quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features7 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers7145970272
Processor codeDiffersSR0UXSR0U3
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Battery capacityDiffers56 Wh44 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W65 W
AC adapter output currentDiffers6.3 A3.42 A
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneUL, TUV, MIC, CE Marking Compliance, BSMI, Australia C-TICK / NZ A-Tick Compliance, CCC, GOST-R, CB, EPEAT, EU Flower, Energy star, CECP, WEEE, Erp 2013, RoHS, JATEUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg2.6 kg
DepthDiffers255 mm266 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.72 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.4 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 mm
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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