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ASUS N56VB Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop vs Samsung SF NP-SF410 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M Laptop

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  • 135specifications compared
  • 55differ
  • 80identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • N56VB Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Black, Stainless steel
    • SF NP-SF410 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M Laptop:White
  • Display diagonal
    • N56VB Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • SF NP-SF410 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
  • Display resolution
    • N56VB Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • SF NP-SF410 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Processor generation
    • N56VB Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • SF NP-SF410 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • N56VB Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:i5-3230M
    • SF NP-SF410 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M Laptop:i5-460M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • N56VB Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3.2 GHz
    • SF NP-SF410 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M Laptop:2.8 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • N56VB Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:2.6 GHz
    • SF NP-SF410 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M Laptop:2.53 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • N56VB Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:5 GT/s
    • SF NP-SF410 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M Laptop:2.5 GT/s

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Comparison of N56VB, NP-SF410
173 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, Stainless steelWhite
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneFull HDUnknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor13 differ
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-3230Mi5-460M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.2 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz2.53 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023BGA 1288
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeArrandale
SteppingDiffersL1K0
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2619
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source81 mm²
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
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, SDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 740MNVIDIA® GeForce® 310M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz766 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x166Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMaster PremiumHDA
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneBang & OlufsenUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
Network1 differ
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.03.0+HS
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers03
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers40
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM76 ExpressIntel® HM55 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features16 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm45 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — 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® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.01.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers7205650179
Processor codeDiffersSR0WXSLC22
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 (BGA1023)rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXSSE4.1, SSE4.2
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one56 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W60 W
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 one4.74 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneUL, 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, JATEUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg2.15 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm343.9 mm
DepthDiffers255 mm239 mm
Height (front)Differs2.72 cm2.94 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.24 cm3.69 cm
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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