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GIGABYTE U2442V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U vs Samsung 5 530U4C-S03 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2377M

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  • 134specifications compared
  • 42differ
  • 92identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • U2442V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:1600 x 900 pixels
    • 5 530U4C-S03 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2377M:1366 x 768 pixels
  • HD type
    • U2442V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:HD+
    • 5 530U4C-S03 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2377M:HD
  • Processor family
    • U2442V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:Intel® Core™ i7
    • 5 530U4C-S03 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2377M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • U2442V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • 5 530U4C-S03 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2377M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • U2442V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:i7-3517U
    • 5 530U4C-S03 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2377M:i3-2377M
  • Processor frequency
    • U2442V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:1.9 GHz
    • 5 530U4C-S03 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2377M:1.5 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • U2442V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:4 MB
    • 5 530U4C-S03 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2377M:3 MB
  • Processor lithography
    • U2442V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:22 nm
    • 5 530U4C-S03 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2377M:32 nm

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Comparison of U2442V, 530U4C-S03
179 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSilver
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonal35.6 cm (14")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeDiffersHD+HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi7-3517Ui3-2377M
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor frequencyDiffers1.9 GHz1.5 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1023BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersL1J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)17 W17 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °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)Differs1915
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers128 GB524 GB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacityDiffers128 GB24 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 640MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 620M
Graphics card familyIntel, NVIDIAIntel, 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 modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequency350 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1000 MHz
NVIDIA Optimus technologyYesYes
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x166Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersTHX TruStudio ProHDA
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Speaker powerDiffers2 W1.5 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Audio system full duplexKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)1.3 MP1.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeNoNo
Optical drive interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Network1 differ
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3G
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet, WLAN, BT
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Mini VGA 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 connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
S-Video portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Parallel ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 1.1 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM77 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadNoNo
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Basic
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features8 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 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 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)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
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® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers6571454834
Processor codeDiffersSR0N6SR0CW
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 mm31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.5 h
Battery capacityKnown for one44 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery voltageKnown for one4.2 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.59 kg1.81 kg
WidthDiffers339 mm333 mm
DepthDiffers233 mm229.5 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20.9 mm
Height (front)Known for one1.85 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one2.1 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC

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