Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS N56VM-S3198V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM vs ASUS VX7SX-S1088Z Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM

161specifications compared
47differ
114identical
14known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- N56VM-S3198V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:Silver
- VX7SX-S1088Z Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Orange
Processor generation
- N56VM-S3198V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
- VX7SX-S1088Z Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- N56VM-S3198V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:i7-3610QM
- VX7SX-S1088Z Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:i7-2670QM
Processor boost frequency
- N56VM-S3198V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:3.3 GHz
- VX7SX-S1088Z Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:3.1 GHz
Processor frequency
- N56VM-S3198V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:2.3 GHz
- VX7SX-S1088Z Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2.2 GHz
Processor socket
- N56VM-S3198V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:Socket G2
- VX7SX-S1088Z Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:BGA 1224
Processor lithography
- N56VM-S3198V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:22 nm
- VX7SX-S1088Z Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:32 nm
Processor codename
- N56VM-S3198V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:Ivy Bridge
- VX7SX-S1088Z Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Sandy Bridge

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Comparison of N56VM-S3198V, VX7SX-S1088Z
175 specifications	A ASUS N56VM-S3198V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Model N56VM-S3198V View product	B ASUS VX7SX-S1088Z Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Model VX7SX-S1088Z View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Silver	Orange
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD type	HD	HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i7-3610QM	i7-2670QM
Processor cores	4	4
Processor threads	8	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.3 GHz	3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.3 GHz	2.2 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache	6 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	Socket G2	BGA 1224
Processor lithographyDiffers	22 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-3600 Mobile series	Intel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Ivy Bridge	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	45 W	45 W
TjunctionDiffers	105 C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	3.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	23	22
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	6 GB	16 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	1600 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers	2x SO-DIMM	4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	16 GB
Memory slots (available)Known for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	750 GB	1.5 TB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	7200 RPM	7200 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	Blu-Ray ROM
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS Duo, MS PRO, SD, SDXC
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers	2 GB	3 GB
Graphics card family	NVIDIA	NVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory type	GDDR3	GDDR3
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 4000	Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequency	650 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1100 MHz	1200 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x166	0x116
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Creative Audigy HD
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs	0.3 MP	2 MP
Swivel webcam	No	No
Optical driveidentical
LightScribe	No	No
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	4.0	2.1+EDR
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Wi-Fi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	4	1
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out portDiffers	Yes	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 mm
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel HM76 Express	Intel® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboard	Yes	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Keyboard layout	QWERTY	QWERTY
Keyboard language	English	English
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Ultimate
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers	22 nm	32 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	64899	53470
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SR02S
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)	31 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	8
Battery capacityDiffers	56 Wh	75 Wh
Power3 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	120 W	150 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentDiffers	6.3 A	7.7 A
AC adapter output voltageDiffers	19 V	19.5 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS, HDD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions6 differ
WeightDiffers	2.7 kg	3.82 kg
WidthDiffers	380 mm	402 mm
DepthDiffers	255 mm	309 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.73 cm	57 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.4 cm	59 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	380 x 255 x 34 mm	402 x 309 x 590 mm
Videoidentical
HD-Ready	Yes	Yes
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	AC	AC
Manual	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Power supply type	AC/DC	AC/DC
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC

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