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ASUS N56VZ-S3088V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M vs ASUS X501A-021BB970 laptop Intel® Pentium® B970

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  • 141specifications compared
  • 58differ
  • 83identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • N56VZ-S3088V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:Silver
    • X501A-021BB970 laptop Intel® Pentium® B970:White
  • Processor family
    • N56VZ-S3088V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • X501A-021BB970 laptop Intel® Pentium® B970:Intel® Pentium®
  • Processor model
    • N56VZ-S3088V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:i5-3210M
    • X501A-021BB970 laptop Intel® Pentium® B970:B970
  • Processor threads
    • N56VZ-S3088V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:4
    • X501A-021BB970 laptop Intel® Pentium® B970:2
  • Processor frequency
    • N56VZ-S3088V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:2.5 GHz
    • X501A-021BB970 laptop Intel® Pentium® B970:2.3 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • N56VZ-S3088V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:3 MB
    • X501A-021BB970 laptop Intel® Pentium® B970:2 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • N56VZ-S3088V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:Smart Cache
    • X501A-021BB970 laptop Intel® Pentium® B970:L3
  • Processor socket
    • N56VZ-S3088V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:BGA 1023
    • X501A-021BB970 laptop Intel® Pentium® B970:Socket 988

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Comparison of N56VZ-S3088V, X501A-021BB970
159 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersSilverWhite
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLaptop
Displayidentical
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Pentium®
Processor generationKnown for one3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffersi5-3210MB970
Processor threadsDiffers42
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.1 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile seriesIntel Pentium B900 Series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeSandy Bridge
SteppingDiffersL1Q0
TjunctionDiffers105 °C85 °C
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2523
Memory1 differ
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SDMMC, SD
Graphics5 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
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x166Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Speakers manufacturerDiffersBang & OlufsenAltec Lansing
Network2 differ
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXDiffersYesNo
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers41
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel HM76 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features19 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 Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)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® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers6570863915
Processor codeDiffersSR0N0SR0J2
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXSSE4.1, SSE4.2
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers56 Wh47 Wh
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W65 W
AC adapter output currentDiffers6.3 A3.42 A
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg2.07 kg
DepthDiffers255 mm25.3 mm
Height (front)Differs2.73 cm2.65 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.4 cm3.23 cm
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 MP

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