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Acer Aspire V V3-331-P8F4 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop vs Samsung 5 NT550P5C-S55S laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M

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  • 92specifications compared
  • 49differ
  • 43identical
  • 59known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire V V3-331-P8F4 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop:Black
    • 5 NT550P5C-S55S laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire V V3-331-P8F4 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • 5 NT550P5C-S55S laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire V V3-331-P8F4 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • 5 NT550P5C-S55S laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:1600 x 900 pixels
  • HD type
    • Aspire V V3-331-P8F4 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop:HD
    • 5 NT550P5C-S55S laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:HD+
  • Processor family
    • Aspire V V3-331-P8F4 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop:Intel® Pentium®
    • 5 NT550P5C-S55S laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Aspire V V3-331-P8F4 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop:3556U
    • 5 NT550P5C-S55S laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:i5-3210M
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire V V3-331-P8F4 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop:2
    • 5 NT550P5C-S55S laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:4
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire V V3-331-P8F4 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop:1.7 GHz
    • 5 NT550P5C-S55S laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:2.5 GHz

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Comparison of V3-331-P8F4, NT550P5C-S55S
151 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersHDHD+
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers3556Ui5-3210M
Processor cores22
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz2.5 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellIvy Bridge
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1016
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2, 1x4, 4x11x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.1 GHz
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1023
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceL1
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25
Memory1 differ
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650M
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1100 MHz
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x166
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorNoNo
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpadUnknown — not stated by the source
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features12 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one9.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers7662165708
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
UARTKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 nm
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR0N0
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one3220 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one6.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one45 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackYesYes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers1.5 kg2.5 kg
WidthDiffers327 mm367.9 mm
DepthDiffers228 mm242.8 mm
HeightKnown for one19.7 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Differs1.97 cm2.99 cm
Height (rear)Differs1.97 cm3.04 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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