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ASUS N56VB-S4048H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M vs ASUSPRO PU401LA-WO011D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4010U

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  • 138specifications compared
  • 59differ
  • 79identical
  • 49known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • N56VB-S4048H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:Black, Stainless steel
    • ASUSPRO PU401LA-WO011D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4010U:Black, Charcoal
  • Display diagonal
    • N56VB-S4048H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • ASUSPRO PU401LA-WO011D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4010U:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor family
    • N56VB-S4048H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • ASUSPRO PU401LA-WO011D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4010U:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • N56VB-S4048H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • ASUSPRO PU401LA-WO011D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4010U:4th gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • N56VB-S4048H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:i5-3230M
    • ASUSPRO PU401LA-WO011D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4010U:i3-4010U
  • Processor frequency
    • N56VB-S4048H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:2.6 GHz
    • ASUSPRO PU401LA-WO011D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4010U:1.7 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • N56VB-S4048H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:BGA 1023
    • ASUSPRO PU401LA-WO011D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4010U:BGA 1168
  • Processor codename
    • N56VB-S4048H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:Ivy Bridge
    • ASUSPRO PU401LA-WO011D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4010U:Haswell

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187 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, Stainless steelBlack, Charcoal
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBusiness
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-3230Mi3-4010U
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz1.7 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023BGA 1168
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile seriesIntel® Core™ i3-4000 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeHaswell
Bus typeDiffersDMIDMI2
SteppingDiffersL1C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W15 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1612
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x42x4, 4x1
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.2 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one26Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB12 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATA IIISATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super MultiUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 740MNot available
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 4400
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.2/12
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.3
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1660xA16
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMaster PremiumSonicMaster
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneBang & OlufsenUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
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
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8FreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features13 differ
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.5
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)DiffersVT-xVT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers7205675107
Processor codeDiffersSR0WXSSSR16Q
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 (BGA1023)40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
UARTKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one22 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers63
Battery capacityDiffers56 Wh44 Wh
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W65 W
AC adapter output currentDiffers6.3 A3.42 A
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffersUL, 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, JATEUL, TUV, CE Marking Compliance, FCC Compliance, BSMI, Australia C-TICK / NZ A-Tick Compliance, CCC, GOST-R, CB, EPEAT, Energy star, IDA, CECP, WEEE, Erp 2013, TCO4.0, RoHS, JATE
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg1.77 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm339 mm
DepthDiffers255 mm239.5 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22.5 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.72 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.24 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmall Business
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel HM76 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source

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