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HP Pavilion A3C36EA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M vs Samsung RV RV520-S02PL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M

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  • 121specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 96identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • Pavilion A3C36EA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • RV RV520-S02PL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • Pavilion A3C36EA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • RV RV520-S02PL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Pavilion A3C36EA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
    • RV RV520-S02PL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:i3-2310M
  • Processor frequency
    • Pavilion A3C36EA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2.4 GHz
    • RV RV520-S02PL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2.1 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • Pavilion A3C36EA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:L3
    • RV RV520-S02PL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:Smart Cache
  • Processor socket
    • Pavilion A3C36EA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Socket 988
    • RV RV520-S02PL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:BGA 1023
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • Pavilion A3C36EA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:24
    • RV RV520-S02PL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:21
  • Compatible memory cards
    • Pavilion A3C36EA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:MMC, SD
    • RV RV520-S02PL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC

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Comparison of A3C36EA, RV520-S02PL
160 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack, Silver
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor8 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-2430Mi3-2310M
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.1 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1023
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2421
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Memory slots (available)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Total HDDs capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 6490MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M
Graphics card familyDiffersAMDNVIDIA
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1100 MHz
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD, SRS 3D
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
Optical drive interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Disc types supportedKnown for oneCDUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone outputsDiffers21
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-outKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Trial softwareKnown for oneSymantec Norton Internet SecurityUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for oneNotebook Help & Support HP Setup Manager HP Support Assistant HP Recovery Manager Adobe Reader Adobe Flash PlayerUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers5345052220
Processor codeDiffersSR04WSR04S
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 xrPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one90 WUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.91 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers378 mm381.6 mm
DepthDiffers246.8 mm256.2 mm
HeightDiffers35.2 mm34.9 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one378 x 246.8 x 35.2 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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