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ASUS N56VZ-S4169V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M vs ASUS S56CM-XX046H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U

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  • 149specifications compared
  • 34differ
  • 115identical
  • 11known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • N56VZ-S4169V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • S56CM-XX046H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Processor model
    • N56VZ-S4169V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:i5-3210M
    • S56CM-XX046H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:i5-3317U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • N56VZ-S4169V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:3.1 GHz
    • S56CM-XX046H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:2.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • N56VZ-S4169V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:2.5 GHz
    • S56CM-XX046H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:1.7 GHz
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • N56VZ-S4169V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:35 W
    • S56CM-XX046H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:17 W
  • PCI Express slots version
    • N56VZ-S4169V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:3.0
    • S56CM-XX046H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:2.0
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • N56VZ-S4169V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:25
    • S56CM-XX046H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:17
  • Internal memory
    • N56VZ-S4169V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:8 GB
    • S56CM-XX046H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:4 GB

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Comparison of N56VZ-S4169V, S56CM-XX046H
160 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourBlack, SilverBlack, Silver
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLaptop
Display1 differ
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneFull HDUnknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display diagonal (metric)39.6 cm39.6 cm
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation3rd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-3210Mi5-3317U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz1.7 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1023BGA 1023
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile series
Processor codenameIvy BridgeIvy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingL1L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W17 W
Tjunction105 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2517
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB774 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
HDD capacity750 GB750 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD size2.5"2.5"
Optical drive typeDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SDSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source240 GB
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 635M
Discrete graphics card memory2 GB2 GB
Graphics card familyIntel, NVIDIAIntel, NVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR3GDDR3
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1660x166
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMaster PremiumSonicMaster Lite
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneBang & OlufsenUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers41
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputsDiffers10
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel HM76 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 8
Drivers includedYesYes
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography22 nm22 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers6570865707
Processor codeDiffersSR0N0SR0N8
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)31.0 x 24.0 mm
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Battery capacityDiffers56 Wh44 Wh
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W65 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentDiffers4.74 A3.42 A
AC adapter output voltage19 V19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDDUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg2.3 kg
Width380 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers255 mm266 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.72 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.24 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21 mm
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Power supply typeAC/DCAC/DC

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