Product comparison · 2 laptops

HP 4740s + YD304AA vs Samsung 3 NP355E7C AMD A4 A4-4300M

78specifications compared
22differ
56identical
93known for one product only

Key differences

Processor manufacturer
- 4740s + YD304AA:Intel
- 3 NP355E7C AMD A4 A4-4300M:AMD
Processor family
- 4740s + YD304AA:Intel® Core™ i3
- 3 NP355E7C AMD A4 A4-4300M:AMD A4
Processor model
- 4740s + YD304AA:i3-2370M
- 3 NP355E7C AMD A4 A4-4300M:A4-4300M
Processor threads
- 4740s + YD304AA:4
- 3 NP355E7C AMD A4 A4-4300M:2
Processor frequency
- 4740s + YD304AA:2.4 GHz
- 3 NP355E7C AMD A4 A4-4300M:2.5 GHz
Processor cache
- 4740s + YD304AA:3 MB
- 3 NP355E7C AMD A4 A4-4300M:1 MB
Processor cache type
- 4740s + YD304AA:Smart Cache
- 3 NP355E7C AMD A4 A4-4300M:L2
Processor socket
- 4740s + YD304AA:Socket 988
- 3 NP355E7C AMD A4 A4-4300M:Socket FS1r2

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Comparison of 4740s + YD304AA, NP355E7C
171 specifications	A HP 4740s + YD304AA View product	B Samsung 3 NP355E7C AMD A4 A4-4300M Model NP355E7C View product
Designidentical
Country of originKnown for one	China	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffers	Intel	AMD
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	AMD A4
Processor generationKnown for one	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	i3-2370M	A4-4300M
Processor threadsDiffers	4	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	2.5 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	1 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L2
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 988	Socket FS1r2
Processor lithographyKnown for one	32 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor operating modesKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesKnown for one	Intel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameKnown for one	Sandy Bridge	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for one	DMI	Unknown — not stated by the source
FSB ParityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for one	J1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one	35 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionKnown for one	85 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	16	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	24	Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 GHz
Memory1 differ
Memory clock speedDiffers	1333 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	500 GB
Total HDDs capacityKnown for one	320 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityDiffers	320 GB	500 GB
HDD speedDiffers	7200 RPM	5400 RPM
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	GDDR3	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	AMD Radeon HD 7000
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 3000	AMD Radeon HD 7420G
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	650 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	1150 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	0x116	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not available
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	SRS Premium Sound PRO	SoundAlive
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 W
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3 MP
Networkidentical
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfacesidentical
Docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel HM76 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	QWERTY	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Windows keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 8
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Execute Disable BitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	32 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDKnown for one	53442	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for one	SR0DP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeKnown for one	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	AVX	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	8	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	48 Wh
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.92 kg	2.8 kg
WidthDiffers	413 mm	411 mm
DepthDiffers	279 mm	270 mm
HeightDiffers	29 mm	35.3 mm
Width (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	41.1 cm (16.2")
Depth (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	27 cm (10.6")
Height (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.53 cm (1.39")
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	411 x 270 x 35.3 mm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Enterprise	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC/DC
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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