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ASUS N56VM-S3029V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM vs MSI Gaming GT780DX-671CS laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2720QM

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  • 130specifications compared
  • 43differ
  • 87identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • N56VM-S3029V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Gaming GT780DX-671CS laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2720QM:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • N56VM-S3029V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Gaming GT780DX-671CS laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2720QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor generation
    • N56VM-S3029V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Gaming GT780DX-671CS laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2720QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • N56VM-S3029V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:i7-3610QM
    • Gaming GT780DX-671CS laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2720QM:i7-2720QM
  • Processor frequency
    • N56VM-S3029V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:2.3 GHz
    • Gaming GT780DX-671CS laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2720QM:2.2 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • N56VM-S3029V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:Socket G2
    • Gaming GT780DX-671CS laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2720QM:Socket 1224
  • Processor lithography
    • N56VM-S3029V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:22 nm
    • Gaming GT780DX-671CS laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2720QM:32 nm
  • Processor codename
    • N56VM-S3029V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:Ivy Bridge
    • Gaming GT780DX-671CS laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2720QM:Sandy Bridge

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Comparison of N56VM-S3029V, GT780DX-671CS
168 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
Processor10 differ
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-3610QMi7-2720QM
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.2 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketDiffersSocket G2Socket 1224
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-2700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeSandy Bridge
TjunctionDiffers105 C100 C
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2322
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceD2
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB878 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiBlu-Ray DVD Combo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SDMMC, MS PRO, SD
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 source128 GB
Graphics5 differ
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 MHz1300 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1660x116
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 570M
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMaster PremiumDynaudio
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneBang & OlufsenUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Network1 differ
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit Ethernet, WLANUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.03.0+HS
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers03
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers42
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
TV-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM76 ExpressIntel HM67 Express
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features6 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers6489950067
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1224)
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR00W
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
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 kg3.9 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers255 mm288 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
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source55 mm

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