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ASUS N56VM-S3029V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM vs ASUSPRO P53E-SO160 laptop Intel® Pentium® B950

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  • 135specifications compared
  • 57differ
  • 78identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • N56VM-S3029V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • ASUSPRO P53E-SO160 laptop Intel® Pentium® B950:Intel® Pentium®
  • Processor model
    • N56VM-S3029V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:i7-3610QM
    • ASUSPRO P53E-SO160 laptop Intel® Pentium® B950:B950
  • Processor cores
    • N56VM-S3029V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:4
    • ASUSPRO P53E-SO160 laptop Intel® Pentium® B950:2
  • Processor threads
    • N56VM-S3029V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:8
    • ASUSPRO P53E-SO160 laptop Intel® Pentium® B950:2
  • Processor frequency
    • N56VM-S3029V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:2.3 GHz
    • ASUSPRO P53E-SO160 laptop Intel® Pentium® B950:2.1 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • N56VM-S3029V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:6 MB
    • ASUSPRO P53E-SO160 laptop Intel® Pentium® B950:2 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • N56VM-S3029V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:Smart Cache
    • ASUSPRO P53E-SO160 laptop Intel® Pentium® B950:L3
  • Processor socket
    • N56VM-S3029V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:Socket G2
    • ASUSPRO P53E-SO160 laptop Intel® Pentium® B950:PGA988

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Comparison of N56VM-S3029V, P53E-SO160
171 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Processor16 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Pentium®
Processor modelDiffersi7-3610QMB950
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers82
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.1 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketDiffersSocket G2PGA988
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile seriesIntel Pentium B900 Series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeSandy Bridge
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers105 C85 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x81x8, 2x16, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2321
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Processor generationKnown for one3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.3 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz1333 MHz
Memory slots (available)Known for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB320 GB
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB320 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
Graphics card familyDiffersIntel, NVIDIAIntel
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics
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 IDKnown for one0x166Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMaster PremiumSonicFocus
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speakers manufacturerDiffersBang & OlufsenAltec Lansing
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 MP
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.02.1+EDR
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
Integrated 4G WiMAXDiffersYesNo
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers03
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers40
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM76 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumNo
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features17 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers6489955627
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXSSE4.x
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
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® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W65 W
AC adapter output currentDiffers6.3 A3.42 A
Securityidentical
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 kg2.6 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm378 mm
DepthDiffers255 mm253 mm
Height (front)Differs2.73 cm3.1 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.4 cm3.6 cm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC/DC
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmall Business
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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