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ASUS N56VM-S3029V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM vs MSI Gaming GT683DX-674IT laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM

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  • 131specifications compared
  • 44differ
  • 87identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor generation
    • N56VM-S3029V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Gaming GT683DX-674IT laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • N56VM-S3029V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:i7-3610QM
    • Gaming GT683DX-674IT laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:i7-2670QM
  • Processor boost frequency
    • N56VM-S3029V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:3.3 GHz
    • Gaming GT683DX-674IT laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:3.1 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • N56VM-S3029V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:2.3 GHz
    • Gaming GT683DX-674IT laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2.2 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • N56VM-S3029V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:Socket G2
    • Gaming GT683DX-674IT laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:BGA 1224
  • Processor lithography
    • N56VM-S3029V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:22 nm
    • Gaming GT683DX-674IT laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:32 nm
  • Processor codename
    • N56VM-S3029V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:Ivy Bridge
    • Gaming GT683DX-674IT laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Sandy Bridge
  • Tjunction
    • N56VM-S3029V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:105 C
    • Gaming GT683DX-674IT laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:100 °C

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Comparison of N56VM-S3029V, GT683DX-674IT
176 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Processor12 differ
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-3610QMi7-2670QM
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.3 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.2 GHz
Processor socketDiffersSocket G2BGA 1224
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeSandy Bridge
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceD2
TjunctionDiffers105 C100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2322
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz1333 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB32 GB
Memory slots (available)Known for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB870 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiBlu-Ray ROM
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, SDXC, xD
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 570M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB1.5 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR3GDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1660x116
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMaster PremiumHD
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneBang & OlufsenUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.03.0+HS
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers42
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
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
TV-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM76 ExpressIntel HM67 Express
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source103
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Ultimate
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers6489953470
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR02S
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)31 mm
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one56 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W180 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 one6.3 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg3.5 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm396 mm
DepthDiffers255 mm269 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source55 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.73 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.4 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.3/802.3u/802.3ab
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC/DC
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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