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ASUS N56VZ-S4271V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM vs MSI CX61 0NF-450CZ

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  • 138specifications compared
  • 34differ
  • 104identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • N56VZ-S4271V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:Black, Stainless steel
    • CX61 0NF-450CZ:Black
  • Processor family
    • N56VZ-S4271V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • CX61 0NF-450CZ:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • N56VZ-S4271V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • CX61 0NF-450CZ:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • N56VZ-S4271V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:i7-3630QM
    • CX61 0NF-450CZ:i5-3230M
  • Processor cores
    • N56VZ-S4271V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:4
    • CX61 0NF-450CZ:2
  • Processor threads
    • N56VZ-S4271V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:8
    • CX61 0NF-450CZ:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • N56VZ-S4271V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:3.4 GHz
    • CX61 0NF-450CZ:3.2 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • N56VZ-S4271V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:2.4 GHz
    • CX61 0NF-450CZ:2.6 GHz

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165 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, Stainless steelBlack
Displayidentical
Display diagonal (metric)Known for one39.6 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor13 differ
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
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersPGA988BGA 1023
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
SteppingDiffersE1L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W35 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2426
Memoryidentical
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 4 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB1 TB
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersBlu-Ray DVD ComboDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 645M
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1100 MHz
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMaster PremiumSRS
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneBang & OlufsenUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Networkidentical
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit Ethernet, WLANUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers42
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 8
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
Processor ARK IDDiffers7145972056
Processor codeDiffersSR0UXSR0WX
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one56 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W95 W
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
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers255 mm249.5 mm
Height (front)Differs2.73 cm3.23 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.4 cm3.76 cm
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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