Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS N56VB-S4191H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM vs MSI GX70 3BE-087XCZ

94specifications compared
41differ
53identical
89known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- N56VB-S4191H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:Black, Silver
- GX70 3BE-087XCZ:Black
Display diagonal
- N56VB-S4191H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
- GX70 3BE-087XCZ:43.9 cm (17.3")
Processor manufacturer
- N56VB-S4191H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:Intel
- GX70 3BE-087XCZ:AMD
Processor family
- N56VB-S4191H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:Intel® Core™ i7
- GX70 3BE-087XCZ:AMD A10
Processor model
- N56VB-S4191H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:i7-3630QM
- GX70 3BE-087XCZ:A10-5750M
Processor boost frequency
- N56VB-S4191H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:3.4 GHz
- GX70 3BE-087XCZ:3.5 GHz
Processor frequency
- N56VB-S4191H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:2.4 GHz
- GX70 3BE-087XCZ:2.5 GHz
Processor cache
- N56VB-S4191H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:6 MB
- GX70 3BE-087XCZ:4 MB

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Comparison of N56VB-S4191H, GX70 3BE-087XCZ
183 specifications	A ASUS N56VB-S4191H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Model N56VB-S4191H View product	B MSI GX70 3BE-087XCZ View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver	Black
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gaming
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display surfaceKnown for one	Matt	Unknown — not stated by the source
TouchscreenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffers	Intel	AMD
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	AMD A10
Processor generationKnown for one	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	i7-3630QM	A10-5750M
Processor threadsKnown for one	8	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.4 GHz	3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	2.5 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	4 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L2
Processor socketKnown for one	PGA988	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithographyKnown for one	22 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor operating modesKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesKnown for one	Intel Core i7-3600 Mobile series	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameKnown for one	Ivy Bridge	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for one	DMI	Unknown — not stated by the source
FSB ParityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for one	E1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one	45 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionKnown for one	105 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	16	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	3.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	24	Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
L2 cacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 MB
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	32 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one	16 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	750 GB	1 TB
HDD capacityDiffers	750 GB	1 TB
HDD interfaceDiffers	SATA III	SATA
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD±RW	DVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, MS PRO, SD	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 740M	AMD Radeon HD 8970M
On-board graphics card familyDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	AMD Radeon HD 8000
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 4000	AMD Radeon HD 8650G
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	650 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	1150 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	0x166	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR5
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	SonicMaster	Sound Blaster Cinema
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cameraidentical
Video capturing speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 fps
Networkidentical
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
4G WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	4	3
Headphone outputsDiffers	11	1
S/PDIF out portDiffers	Yes	No
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel HM67 Express	AMD M3
Keyboardidentical
Island-style keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	103
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	QWERTY
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8	FreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features10 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	Yes	No
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Execute Disable BitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	22 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Insider™Differs	Yes	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for one	VT-x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDKnown for one	71459	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for one	SR0UX	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeKnown for one	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	AVX	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	9
Standby timeKnown for one	5200 day(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	120 W	180 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	6.3 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	19 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.7 kg	3.9 kg
WidthDiffers	380 mm	428 mm
DepthDiffers	255 mm	288 mm
Height (front)Known for one	2.72 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	3.4 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	55 mm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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