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ASUS N56VZ-S4207H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM vs HP ENVY m6-1232sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop

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  • 121specifications compared
  • 37differ
  • 84identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • N56VZ-S4207H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:Black, Stainless steel
    • ENVY m6-1232sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Black
  • Display resolution
    • N56VZ-S4207H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • ENVY m6-1232sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
  • HD type
    • N56VZ-S4207H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:Full HD
    • ENVY m6-1232sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:HD
  • Processor family
    • N56VZ-S4207H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • ENVY m6-1232sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • N56VZ-S4207H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • ENVY m6-1232sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • N56VZ-S4207H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:i7-3630QM
    • ENVY m6-1232sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:i5-3230M
  • Processor cores
    • N56VZ-S4207H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:4
    • ENVY m6-1232sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:2
  • Processor threads
    • N56VZ-S4207H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:8
    • ENVY m6-1232sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:4

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Comparison of N56VZ-S4207H, m6-1232sa
166 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlack, Stainless steelBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Display2 differ
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersFull HDHD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i73rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-3630QMi5-3230M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.4 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.6 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersPGA988BGA 1023
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
Processor codenameIvy BridgeIvy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingDiffersE1L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W35 W
Tjunction105 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2426
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB6 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Total HDDs capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersBlu-Ray DVD ComboDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSD, Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PROUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650MAMD Radeon HD 7670M
Discrete graphics card memory2 GB2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR3GDDR3
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequency650 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1660x166
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBeats Audio
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneBang & OlufsenUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11g, 802.11b, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,1000,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers43
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputsDiffers10
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM76 ExpressIntel HM77 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 8Windows 8
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
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 TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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 TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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)NoNo
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
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers7145972056
Processor codeDiffersSR0UXSR0WX
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells66
Battery capacityKnown for one56 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter powerKnown for one120 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one6.3 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneHDD, User, BIOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm379.5 mm
DepthDiffers255 mm250.7 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source26.5 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.73 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.4 cmUnknown — not stated by the source

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