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ASUS N56VB-S4050H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop vs MSI Gaming GE60-i560M287FD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop

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  • 143specifications compared
  • 31differ
  • 112identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • N56VB-S4050H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:Black, Silver
    • Gaming GE60-i560M287FD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Black, Grey
  • Processor family
    • N56VB-S4050H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Gaming GE60-i560M287FD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • N56VB-S4050H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Gaming GE60-i560M287FD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • N56VB-S4050H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:i7-3630QM
    • Gaming GE60-i560M287FD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:i5-3230M
  • Processor cores
    • N56VB-S4050H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:4
    • Gaming GE60-i560M287FD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:2
  • Processor threads
    • N56VB-S4050H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:8
    • Gaming GE60-i560M287FD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • N56VB-S4050H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:3.4 GHz
    • Gaming GE60-i560M287FD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3.2 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • N56VB-S4050H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:2.4 GHz
    • Gaming GE60-i560M287FD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:2.6 GHz

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176 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack, Grey
Displayidentical
TouchscreenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i73rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-3630QMi5-3230M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.4 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersPGA988BGA 1023
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
SteppingDiffersE1L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W35 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2426
Memoryidentical
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 4 GB
Storage1 differ
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 740MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 660M
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR3GDDR5
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1100 MHz
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersMaxxAudioTHX TruStudio PRO
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneBang & OlufsenUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
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 WiMAXDiffersNoYes
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4G
4G standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWiMAX
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers42
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Keyboardidentical
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8FreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
Processor ARK IDDiffers7145972056
Processor codeDiffersSR0UXSR0WX
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one56 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one6.3 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers255 mm250 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 source37.6 mm
Other featuresidentical
64-bit computingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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