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ASUS N56VZ-S4247V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM vs Lenovo X1 Carbon Touch Win8 CH

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  • 133specifications compared
  • 55differ
  • 78identical
  • 67known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • N56VZ-S4247V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:Laptop
    • X1 Carbon Touch Win8 CH:Ultrabook
  • Product colour
    • N56VZ-S4247V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:Black, Silver
    • X1 Carbon Touch Win8 CH:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • N56VZ-S4247V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • X1 Carbon Touch Win8 CH:35.6 cm (14")
  • Display resolution
    • N56VZ-S4247V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • X1 Carbon Touch Win8 CH:1600 x 900 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • N56VZ-S4247V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:No
    • X1 Carbon Touch Win8 CH:Yes
  • HD type
    • N56VZ-S4247V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:Full HD
    • X1 Carbon Touch Win8 CH:HD+
  • Processor model
    • N56VZ-S4247V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:i7-3630QM
    • X1 Carbon Touch Win8 CH:i7-3667U
  • Processor cores
    • N56VZ-S4247V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:4
    • X1 Carbon Touch Win8 CH:2

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Comparison of N56VZ-S4247V, X1 Carbon Touch Win8 CH
200 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopUltrabook
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCarbon fibre
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
Touchscreen typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCapacitive
HD typeDiffersFull HDHD+
Touch technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti-touch
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation3rd gen Intel® Core™ i73rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-3630QMi7-3667U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.4 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
L3 cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 MB
L2 cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.512 MB
Processor socketDiffersPGA988BGA 1023
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile series
Processor codenameIvy BridgeIvy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersE1L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W17 W
Tjunction105 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2420
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 8 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB256 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA III
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
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 speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650MNot available
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)1150 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1660x166
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMaster PremiumDolby Home Theater v4
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneBang & OlufsenUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network3 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
WWANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot installed
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces8 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
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) portsDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantity00
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputsDiffers10
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM76 ExpressIntel® QS77 Express
Keyboard2 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadThinkPad UltraNav
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTZ
Keyboard languageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCHE
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 8 Pro
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 8 Pro Windows 8 Windows 7 Ultimate Windows 7 Professional Windows 7 Home Premium Windows 7 Home BasicUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 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 TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
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 IDDiffers7145964898
Processor codeDiffersSR0UXSR0N5
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)31 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Battery3 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Battery capacityDiffers56 Wh46 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs5 h6.3 h
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — 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
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-15 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg1.35 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm311 mm
DepthDiffers255 mm226 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18.9 mm
Height (front)Differs2.73 cm1.6 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.4 cm2.1 cm
Width (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source33.1 cm (13")
Depth (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22.6 cm (8.9")
Height (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.88 cm (0.74")
Other featuresidentical
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Power adapter weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source370 g
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnterprise, Small Business
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of products includedKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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