Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer 8481-2638G38nkk + B243HLAOymdr vs Samsung RC RC530-S0EDE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop

Add a product
  • 128specifications compared
  • 42differ
  • 86identical
  • 59known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung RC RC530-S0EDE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop has 2 more processor cores than the Acer 8481-2638G38nkk + B243HLAOymdr (4 vs 2). The Samsung RC RC530-S0EDE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop has 4 more processor threads than the Acer 8481-2638G38nkk + B243HLAOymdr (8 vs 4). The Samsung RC RC530-S0EDE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop has 0.3 GHz more processor boost frequency than the Acer 8481-2638G38nkk + B243HLAOymdr (3.1 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). Only the Samsung RC RC530-S0EDE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop has discrete graphics card. Only the Acer 8481-2638G38nkk + B243HLAOymdr has Bluetooth.

  • Display diagonal
    • 8481-2638G38nkk + B243HLAOymdr:35.6 cm (14")
    • RC RC530-S0EDE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor model
    • 8481-2638G38nkk + B243HLAOymdr:i7-2637M
    • RC RC530-S0EDE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop:i7-2670QM
  • Processor cores
    • 8481-2638G38nkk + B243HLAOymdr:2
    • RC RC530-S0EDE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop:4
  • Processor threads
    • 8481-2638G38nkk + B243HLAOymdr:4
    • RC RC530-S0EDE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 8481-2638G38nkk + B243HLAOymdr:2.8 GHz
    • RC RC530-S0EDE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop:3.1 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 8481-2638G38nkk + B243HLAOymdr:1.7 GHz
    • RC RC530-S0EDE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop:2.2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 8481-2638G38nkk + B243HLAOymdr:4 MB
    • RC RC530-S0EDE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop:6 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • 8481-2638G38nkk + B243HLAOymdr:L3
    • RC RC530-S0EDE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop:Smart Cache

Side by side

Differences highlightedShow differences only (off)
Comparison of 8481-2638G38nkk + B243HLAOymdr, RC530-S0EDE
187 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLaptop
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 cd/m²
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation2nd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-2637Mi7-2670QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz2.2 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023BGA 1224
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameSandy BridgeSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersJ1D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W45 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1722
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memoryidentical
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1333 MHz
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Storage6 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers384 GB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityDiffers320 GB1 TB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedDiffers7200 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
SSD capacityKnown for one64 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelIntel, NVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1200 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1160x116
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHigh Definition AudioHD, SRS 3D
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeNoNo
CD write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
CD rewrite speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
DVD-R write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD-R Double Layer write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x
DVD-RW write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6x
DVD+R write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD+R Double Layer write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x
DVD+RW write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD-RAM write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5x
BD-ROM read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEthernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one3.0+HSUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers10
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotDiffersYesNo
TV-outKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel UM67 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source101
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTZUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNorton Internet Security
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSamsung Update Plus, Samsung Easy Resolution Manager, Samsung Battery Life Extender, Norton Online Backup, Samsung Recovery Solution, Samsung Easy Battery Manager, Samsung Easy Network Manager, Samsung Easy Display Manager, Samsung Easy Speed Up Manager, Samsung Easy Partition Manager, AnyPC, Samsun
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography32 nm32 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5461853470
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR02S
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)31 mm
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityDiffers3000 mAh5200 mAh
Battery life (max)Differs6.5 h5 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Fingerprint readerDiffersYesNo
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.8 kg2.6 kg
WidthDiffers328.7 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers239.9 mm256 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source38 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source380 x 256 x 38 mm
Height (front)Known for one1.8 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one2.23 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

More laptop comparisons

All laptop comparisons