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ASUS S56CB-XX494H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop vs MSI GP70 2OD-056US + Metro Coupon

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  • 142specifications compared
  • 48differ
  • 94identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • S56CB-XX494H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:Black, Silver
    • GP70 2OD-056US + Metro Coupon:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • S56CB-XX494H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GP70 2OD-056US + Metro Coupon:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • S56CB-XX494H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • GP70 2OD-056US + Metro Coupon:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • S56CB-XX494H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:Not supported
    • GP70 2OD-056US + Metro Coupon:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • S56CB-XX494H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • GP70 2OD-056US + Metro Coupon:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • S56CB-XX494H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • GP70 2OD-056US + Metro Coupon:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • S56CB-XX494H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:i7-3537U
    • GP70 2OD-056US + Metro Coupon:i5-4200M
  • Processor frequency
    • S56CB-XX494H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:2 GHz
    • GP70 2OD-056US + Metro Coupon:2.5 GHz

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Comparison of S56CB-XX494H, GP70 2OD-056US + Metro Coupon
170 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersNot supportedFull HD
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i74th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-3537Ui5-4200M
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023PGA946
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeHaswell
SteppingDiffersL1C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W37 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one20Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Storage1 differ
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.1
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1660x416
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMaster LiteSound Blater Cinema
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Camera1 differ
Front cameraDiffersNoYes
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Networkidentical
4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM76 ExpressIntel® HM86
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source102
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 8.1
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features11 differ
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers7205476348
Processor codeDiffersSR0XGSR1HA
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one22 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityDiffers44 Wh4400 mAh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W120 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 one3.42 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm418 mm
DepthDiffers266 mm269.3 mm
HeightDiffers21 mm39 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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