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ASUS N56VZ-S4254H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop vs ASUS X502CA Intel® Pentium® 987 Laptop

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  • 116specifications compared
  • 64differ
  • 52identical
  • 48known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • N56VZ-S4254H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:Black, Stainless steel
    • X502CA Intel® Pentium® 987 Laptop:Black, Silver
  • Display resolution
    • N56VZ-S4254H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • X502CA Intel® Pentium® 987 Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Processor family
    • N56VZ-S4254H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • X502CA Intel® Pentium® 987 Laptop:Intel® Pentium®
  • Processor model
    • N56VZ-S4254H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:i7-3630QM
    • X502CA Intel® Pentium® 987 Laptop:987
  • Processor cores
    • N56VZ-S4254H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:4
    • X502CA Intel® Pentium® 987 Laptop:2
  • Processor threads
    • N56VZ-S4254H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:8
    • X502CA Intel® Pentium® 987 Laptop:2
  • Processor frequency
    • N56VZ-S4254H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:2.4 GHz
    • X502CA Intel® Pentium® 987 Laptop:1.5 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • N56VZ-S4254H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:6 MB
    • X502CA Intel® Pentium® 987 Laptop:2 MB

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164 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, Stainless steelBlack, Silver
Display1 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneFull HDUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor16 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Pentium®
Processor generationKnown for one3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffersi7-3630QM987
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers82
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.4 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz1.5 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL2
Processor socketDiffersPGA988BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile seriesIntel Pentium 900 Series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeSandy Bridge
SteppingDiffersE1Q0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W17 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2415
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory form factorDiffersSO-DIMMOn-board
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneBlu-Ray ROMUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PROSD
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
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
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x166Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneBang & OlufsenUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Network4 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11g, 802.11b, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,1000,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXDiffersYesNo
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers41
Headphone outputsDiffers10
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel HM76 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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® 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)DiffersYesNo
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 IDDiffers7145967194
Processor codeDiffersSR0UXSR0V4
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXSSE4.x
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityDiffers56 Wh38 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W65 W
AC adapter output currentDiffers6.3 A3.42 A
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
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg1.86 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers255 mm253 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
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21.7 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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