Product comparison · 2 laptops

HP G G42-240LA Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4500 vs Samsung R R540-JS03FR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M

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  • 85specifications compared
  • 29differ
  • 56identical
  • 76known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • G G42-240LA Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4500:Black, Silver
    • R R540-JS03FR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Brown
  • Display diagonal
    • G G42-240LA Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4500:35.6 cm (14")
    • R R540-JS03FR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor family
    • G G42-240LA Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4500:Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core
    • R R540-JS03FR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • G G42-240LA Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4500:T4500
    • R R540-JS03FR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:i3-370M
  • Processor threads
    • G G42-240LA Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4500:2
    • R R540-JS03FR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:4
  • Processor frequency
    • G G42-240LA Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4500:2.3 GHz
    • R R540-JS03FR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:2.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • G G42-240LA Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4500:1 MB
    • R R540-JS03FR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:3 MB
  • Processor lithography
    • G G42-240LA Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4500:45 nm
    • R R540-JS03FR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:32 nm

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161 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBrown
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor9 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium® Dual-CoreIntel® Core™ i3
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersT4500i3-370M
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB3 MB
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSocket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersPenrynArrandale
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceK0
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers410 M382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers107 mm²81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor front side busKnown for one800 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers3 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB2 x 2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Storage2 differ
HDD speedDiffers7200 RPM5400 RPM
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, SD, SDHC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® GMA 4500MAMD Radeon HD 545v
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelAMD
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source667 MHz
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSRS 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
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneMP3Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 MP
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® GL40 ExpressIntel® HM55 Express
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home BasicWindows 7 Home Premium
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 7Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers4292549020
Processor codeDiffersSLGZCSLBUK
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcerPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSE4.1, SSE4.2
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4000 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.5 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 W
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 user passwordKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTCO3.0
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.2 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers342 mm379.6 mm
DepthDiffers228 mm255.5 mm
Height (front)Differs3.15 cm3.24 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.65 cm3.83 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Bag includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240V
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC - DC
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source

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