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ASUS N56VZ-S4416H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop vs MSI GE60 0NC-498US

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  • 136specifications compared
  • 35differ
  • 101identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • N56VZ-S4416H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:Black, Stainless steel
    • GE60 0NC-498US:Black, Red
  • Processor family
    • N56VZ-S4416H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • GE60 0NC-498US:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • N56VZ-S4416H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • GE60 0NC-498US:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • N56VZ-S4416H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:i7-3630QM
    • GE60 0NC-498US:i5-3230M
  • Processor cores
    • N56VZ-S4416H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:4
    • GE60 0NC-498US:2
  • Processor threads
    • N56VZ-S4416H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:8
    • GE60 0NC-498US:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • N56VZ-S4416H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:3.4 GHz
    • GE60 0NC-498US:3.2 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • N56VZ-S4416H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:2.4 GHz
    • GE60 0NC-498US:2.6 GHz

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172 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, Stainless steelBlack, Red
Displayidentical
TouchscreenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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 layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB750 GB
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB750 GB
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
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, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 650M
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR3GDDR5
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1100 MHz
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMaster PremiumTHX TruStudio PRO
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneBang & OlufsenUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 W
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers42
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows Vista Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers7145972056
Processor codeDiffersSR0UXSR0WX
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one56 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter output currentKnown for one6.3 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDDUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm383.2 mm
DepthDiffers255 mm249.6 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 source37 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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