Product comparison · 2 laptops

HP 8560p + QK640AA vs Samsung 3 NP350U2A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M

110specifications compared
43differ
67identical
54known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- 8560p + QK640AA:39.6 cm (15.6")
- 3 NP350U2A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M:31.8 cm (12.5")
Display resolution
- 8560p + QK640AA:1600 x 900 pixels
- 3 NP350U2A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M:1366 x 768 pixels
Processor family
- 8560p + QK640AA:Intel® Core™ i7
- 3 NP350U2A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation
- 8560p + QK640AA:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
- 3 NP350U2A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- 8560p + QK640AA:i7-2620M
- 3 NP350U2A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M:i3-2357M
Processor frequency
- 8560p + QK640AA:2.7 GHz
- 3 NP350U2A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M:1.3 GHz
Processor cache
- 8560p + QK640AA:4 MB
- 3 NP350U2A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M:3 MB
Processor cache type
- 8560p + QK640AA:Smart Cache
- 3 NP350U2A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M:L3

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Comparison of 8560p + QK640AA, NP350U2A
164 specifications	A HP 8560p + QK640AA View product	B Samsung 3 NP350U2A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M Model NP350U2A 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	Silver
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	31.8 cm (12.5")
Display resolutionDiffers	1600 x 900 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeKnown for one	HD+	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
TouchscreenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gloss
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i7-2620M	i3-2357M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	3.4 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.7 GHz	1.3 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	4 MB	3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L3
Processor socketKnown for one	BGA 1023	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series	Intel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Sandy Bridge	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
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)Differs	35 W	17 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	27	Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1333 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers	2x SO-DIMM	1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	16 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	320 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD interface	SATA II	SATA II
HDD speedDiffers	7200 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, SD	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	320 GB
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Graphics card familyDiffers	AMD	Intel
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 3000	Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	650 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1300 MHz	950 MHz
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	HDA
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 W
Network2 differ
Mobile network connectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile network generationKnown for one	3G	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	2.1+EDR	3.0+HS
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Ports & interfaces7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers	1	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers	1	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	Yes	No
ExpressCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-out	No	No
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® QM67 Express	Intel® HM65 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	QWERTY	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Windows keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Trial softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Norton Internet Security
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Samsung Recovery Solution Easy File Share Easy Content Share Easy Partition Manager Easy Migration Adobe Acrobat Reader Microsoft Office Starter 2010 Samsung Support Center
Processor special features6 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	32 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
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 Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
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 TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
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)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Processor ARK IDKnown for one	52231	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for one	SR041	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)	31 x 24 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	No	Yes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	Yes	No
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.73 kg	1.35 kg
WidthDiffers	374 mm	298.9 mm
DepthDiffers	250.5 mm	197.8 mm
HeightDiffers	34.1 mm	20.6 mm
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Enterprise	Unknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Number of products includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 pc(s)
Internal modemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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