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ASUS N56VZ-S3087V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM vs ASUS X54C-BBK3 Intel® Pentium® B960

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  • 130specifications compared
  • 58differ
  • 72identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • N56VZ-S3087V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:Black, Silver
    • X54C-BBK3 Intel® Pentium® B960:Black
  • Processor family
    • N56VZ-S3087V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • X54C-BBK3 Intel® Pentium® B960:Intel® Pentium®
  • Processor model
    • N56VZ-S3087V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:i7-3610QM
    • X54C-BBK3 Intel® Pentium® B960:B960
  • Processor cores
    • N56VZ-S3087V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:4
    • X54C-BBK3 Intel® Pentium® B960:2
  • Processor threads
    • N56VZ-S3087V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:8
    • X54C-BBK3 Intel® Pentium® B960:2
  • Processor frequency
    • N56VZ-S3087V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:2.3 GHz
    • X54C-BBK3 Intel® Pentium® B960:2.2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • N56VZ-S3087V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:6 MB
    • X54C-BBK3 Intel® Pentium® B960:2 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • N56VZ-S3087V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:Smart Cache
    • X54C-BBK3 Intel® Pentium® B960:L3

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Comparison of N56VZ-S3087V, X54C-BBK3
172 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
Displayidentical
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor16 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Pentium®
Processor generationKnown for one3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffersi7-3610QMB960
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers82
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.3 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketDiffersSocket G2Socket 988
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, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2322
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQ0
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz1333 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB320 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersBlu-Ray DVD ComboDVD Super Multi DL
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650MNot available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyDiffersIntel, NVIDIAIntel
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x166Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemKnown for oneCreative Audigy HDUnknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerDiffersBang & OlufsenAltec Lansing
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Network2 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXDiffersYesNo
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers41
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM76 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard languageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnglish
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features17 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
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 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® 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 TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers6489959836
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXSSE4.1, SSE4.2
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR07V
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Battery capacityDiffers56 Wh37 Wh
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W65 W
AC adapter output currentDiffers6.3 A3.42 A
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 & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg2.6 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm378 mm
DepthDiffers255 mm253 mm
Height (front)Differs2.73 cm3.56 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.4 cm3.72 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source378 x 253 x 37.2 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
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
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 MP
Swivel webcamKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Videoidentical
HD-ReadyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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