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ASUS N56VB-S4050H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop vs ASUS R704VC-TY008 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M Laptop

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  • 129specifications compared
  • 46differ
  • 83identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • N56VB-S4050H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:Black, Silver
    • R704VC-TY008 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M Laptop:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • N56VB-S4050H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • R704VC-TY008 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • N56VB-S4050H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • R704VC-TY008 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M Laptop:1600 x 900 pixels
  • HD type
    • N56VB-S4050H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:Full HD
    • R704VC-TY008 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M Laptop:HD+
  • Processor family
    • N56VB-S4050H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • R704VC-TY008 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • N56VB-S4050H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • R704VC-TY008 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M Laptop:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • N56VB-S4050H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:i7-3630QM
    • R704VC-TY008 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M Laptop:i3-2370M
  • Processor cores
    • N56VB-S4050H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:4
    • R704VC-TY008 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M Laptop:2

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Comparison of N56VB-S4050H, R704VC-TY008
165 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeDiffersFull HDHD+
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi7-3630QMi3-2370M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.4 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersPGA988Socket 988
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 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C85 °C
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SDSD
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 740MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 720M
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1660x116
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneMaxxAudioUnknown — 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
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g
BluetoothKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Data networkKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
4G WiMAXKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11g
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
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel HM76 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 8 Pro
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® 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® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers7145953442
Processor codeDiffersSR0UXSR0DP
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Battery capacityDiffers56 Wh4400 mAh
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W90 W
AC adapter output currentDiffers6.3 A4.74 A
Power auto-sensingKnown 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 protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg3 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm420 mm
DepthDiffers255 mm282 mm
Height (front)Differs2.72 cm3.46 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.4 cm3.86 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Power cord includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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