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ASUS N56VZ-S4283H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM vs MSI Gaming GE70-i560M287FD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop

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  • 138specifications compared
  • 34differ
  • 104identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • N56VZ-S4283H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:Black, Stainless steel
    • Gaming GE70-i560M287FD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Black, Grey
  • Display diagonal
    • N56VZ-S4283H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Gaming GE70-i560M287FD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor family
    • N56VZ-S4283H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Gaming GE70-i560M287FD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • N56VZ-S4283H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Gaming GE70-i560M287FD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • N56VZ-S4283H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:i7-3630QM
    • Gaming GE70-i560M287FD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:i5-3230M
  • Processor cores
    • N56VZ-S4283H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:4
    • Gaming GE70-i560M287FD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:2
  • Processor threads
    • N56VZ-S4283H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:8
    • Gaming GE70-i560M287FD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • N56VZ-S4283H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:3.4 GHz
    • Gaming GE70-i560M287FD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3.2 GHz

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169 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, Stainless steelBlack, Grey
Market positioningKnown for oneHigh performanceUnknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
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
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB750 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB750 GB
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersBlu-Ray DVD ComboDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 660M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR3GDDR5
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1100 MHz
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMaster PremiumTHX TruStudio PRO
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneBang & OlufsenUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Networkidentical
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers42
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source102
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8FreeDOS
Processor special features3 differ
Processor ARK IDDiffers7145972056
Processor codeDiffersSR0UXSR0WX
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityKnown for one56 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
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 protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDDUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers380 mm418 mm
DepthDiffers255 mm269 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source39 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
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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