Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS N56VZ-S4079V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM vs ASUS X53S-233D2670QM laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM

124specifications compared
29differ
95identical
33known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- N56VZ-S4079V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:Silver
- X53S-233D2670QM laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Grey
Display resolution
- N56VZ-S4079V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
- X53S-233D2670QM laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:1366 x 768 pixels
Processor generation
- N56VZ-S4079V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
- X53S-233D2670QM laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- N56VZ-S4079V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:i7-3610QM
- X53S-233D2670QM laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:i7-2670QM
Processor boost frequency
- N56VZ-S4079V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:3.3 GHz
- X53S-233D2670QM laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:3.1 GHz
Processor frequency
- N56VZ-S4079V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:2.3 GHz
- X53S-233D2670QM laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2.2 GHz
Processor socket
- N56VZ-S4079V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:Socket G2
- X53S-233D2670QM laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:BGA 1224
Processor lithography
- N56VZ-S4079V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:22 nm
- X53S-233D2670QM laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:32 nm

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Comparison of N56VZ-S4079V, X53S-233D2670QM
157 specifications	A ASUS N56VZ-S4079V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Model N56VZ-S4079V View product	B ASUS X53S-233D2670QM laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Model X53S-233D2670QM View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Silver	Grey
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeKnown for one	Full HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
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
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	D2
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	1600 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	500 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	1 TB	500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedDiffers	5400 RPM	7200 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one	2.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	Blu-Ray ROM	DVD-RW
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650M	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card family	Intel, NVIDIA	Intel, NVIDIA
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
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Bang & Olufsen	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribe	No	No
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
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
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Headphone connectivity	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
Microphone connectivity	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel HM76 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedKnown for one	Windows 7 Home Premium	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 Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
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® Secure KeyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	64899	53470
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® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SR02S
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	6	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one	56 Wh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	120 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	6.3 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	19 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	Yes	No
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WeightKnown for one	2.7 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
WidthKnown for one	380 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	255 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one	2.73 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	3.4 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	AC	AC
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.3 MP

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