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ASUS N56VB-S4090H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM vs ASUS Transformer Book TX300CA-C4013H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Hybrid (2-in-1)

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  • 127specifications compared
  • 50differ
  • 77identical
  • 54known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • N56VB-S4090H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:Laptop
    • Transformer Book TX300CA-C4013H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
  • Product colour
    • N56VB-S4090H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:Black, Silver
    • Transformer Book TX300CA-C4013H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Hybrid (2-in-1):Grey, Metallic
  • Form factor
    • N56VB-S4090H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:Clamshell
    • Transformer Book TX300CA-C4013H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
  • Display diagonal
    • N56VB-S4090H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Transformer Book TX300CA-C4013H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Hybrid (2-in-1):33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Touchscreen
    • N56VB-S4090H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:No
    • Transformer Book TX300CA-C4013H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
  • Processor family
    • N56VB-S4090H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Transformer Book TX300CA-C4013H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • N56VB-S4090H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Transformer Book TX300CA-C4013H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Hybrid (2-in-1):3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • N56VB-S4090H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:i7-3630QM
    • Transformer Book TX300CA-C4013H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Hybrid (2-in-1):i5-3317U

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181 specifications
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopHybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverGrey, Metallic
Form factorDiffersClamshellConvertible (Detachable)
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")33.8 cm (13.3")
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i73rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-3630QMi5-3317U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.4 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz1.7 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersPGA988BGA 1023
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile series
FSB ParityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingDiffersE1L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W17 W
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2417
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory form factorDiffersSO-DIMMOn-board
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB4 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB448 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB320 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneBlu-Ray DVD ComboUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, RS-MMC, SDMMC, SD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
Graphics4 differ
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 base frequencyDiffers650 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1050 MHz
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
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — 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 sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers42
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
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsDiffers10
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
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
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel HM76 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 differ
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers7145965707
Processor codeDiffersSR0UXSR0N8
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)31.0 x 24.0 mm
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers62
Battery capacityKnown for one56 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W65 W
AC adapter output currentDiffers6.3 A3.42 A
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffersUL, TUV, MIC, CE, BSMI, Australia C-TICK / NZ A-Tick, CCC, GOST-R, CB, EPEAT, EU Flower, CECP, WEEE, Erp 2013, JATEUL, TUV, CE Marking Compliance, FCC Compliance, BSMI, Australia C-TICK / NZ A-Tick Compliance, CCC, GOST-R, CB, EPEAT, Energy star, CECP, RoHS, JATE
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg1.9 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm340 mm
DepthDiffers255 mm219 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 source23.9 mm
Weight (tablet mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source950 g
Width (tablet mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source34 cm
Depth (tablet mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21.3 cm
Height (tablet mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.1 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnterprise

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