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Dell 15 (L502x) vs Samsung 5 NP500P4C-S03 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M

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  • 148specifications compared
  • 56differ
  • 92identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • 15 (L502x):Black, Silver
    • 5 NP500P4C-S03 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:Black, Grey
  • Display diagonal
    • 15 (L502x):39.6 cm (15.6")
    • 5 NP500P4C-S03 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor family
    • 15 (L502x):Intel® Core™ i7
    • 5 NP500P4C-S03 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • 15 (L502x):2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • 5 NP500P4C-S03 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • 15 (L502x):i7-2670QM
    • 5 NP500P4C-S03 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:i5-3210M
  • Processor cores
    • 15 (L502x):4
    • 5 NP500P4C-S03 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:2
  • Processor threads
    • 15 (L502x):8
    • 5 NP500P4C-S03 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:4
  • Processor frequency
    • 15 (L502x):2.2 GHz
    • 5 NP500P4C-S03 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:2.5 GHz

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Comparison of 15 (L502x), NP500P4C-S03
180 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack, Grey
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Display diagonal (metric)Known for one39.6 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor16 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i73rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-2670QMi5-3210M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1224BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
SteppingDiffersD2L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2225
Memory1 differ
Memory clock speedDiffers1333 MHz1600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB1 TB
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB1 TB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA II
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, MSXC, SD, SDHC, SDIO, SDXC, xDMMC, SD, SDHC
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M
Graphics card familyDiffersIntel, NVIDIAIntel
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1160x166
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersJBLHD
Built-in subwooferDiffersYesNo
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for one4 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Swivel webcamKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet
Bluetooth versionDiffers3.0+HS4.0
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsDiffers01
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM67 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadTouchpad + Scroll zone
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNorton Internet Security
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEasy Partition Manager Samsung Support Centre Microsoft Office Starter 2010 WildTangent Game Console Windows Live Norton Online Backup (30-day Trial) Skype Easy File share Cyberlink Media Suite Cyberlink Youcam Easy Migration Easy Settings Software Launcher Easy Software Manager
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features6 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers5347065708
Processor codeDiffersSR02SSR0N0
Processor package sizeDiffers31 mm31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers2600 mAh48 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one5.23 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD
Weight & dimensions9 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg2.27 kg
WidthDiffers381 mm332 mm
DepthDiffers265.4 mm233.4 mm
Height (front)Differs3.22 cm2.66 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.82 cm3.14 cm
Width (imperial)Differs38.1 cm (15")33 cm (13")
Depth (imperial)Differs26.4 cm (10.4")23.1 cm (9.1")
Height (front) (imperial)Differs3.3 cm (1.3")2.64 cm (1.04")
Height (rear) (imperial)Differs3.81 cm (1.5")3.12 cm (1.23")
Packaging contentidentical
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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