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Lenovo ThinkPad Edge S430 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M vs Samsung RV NP-RV518E Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M

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  • 152specifications compared
  • 58differ
  • 94identical
  • 65known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • ThinkPad Edge S430 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:Black
    • RV NP-RV518E Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:Black, Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • ThinkPad Edge S430 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:35.6 cm (14")
    • RV NP-RV518E Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • ThinkPad Edge S430 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:1600 x 900 pixels
    • RV NP-RV518E Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:1366 x 768 pixels
  • HD type
    • ThinkPad Edge S430 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:HD+
    • RV NP-RV518E Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:HD
  • Processor family
    • ThinkPad Edge S430 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • RV NP-RV518E Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • ThinkPad Edge S430 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • RV NP-RV518E Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • ThinkPad Edge S430 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:i5-3210M
    • RV NP-RV518E Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:i3-2330M
  • Processor frequency
    • ThinkPad Edge S430 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:2.5 GHz
    • RV NP-RV518E Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:2.2 GHz

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Comparison of S430, NP-RV518E
217 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Silver
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeDiffersHD+HD
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-3210Mi3-2330M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.1 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.2 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
L3 cacheKnown for one3 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
L2 cacheKnown for one0.5 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeSandy Bridge
SteppingDiffersL1J1
TjunctionDiffers105 °C85C ; 100C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2522
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB3 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 4 GB1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB
Memory slots (available)Differs10
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage6 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers516 GB320 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB320 GB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA II
HDD speedDiffers7200 RPM5400 RPM
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWDVD Super Multi DL
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 620MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyDiffersNVIDIAIntel, NVIDIA
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1660x116
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one2.048 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
NVIDIA Optimus technologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersDolby Home Theater v4HD
Built-in speaker(s)DiffersYesNo
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 W
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Network4 differ
Mobile network connectionDiffersYesNo
Mobile network generationKnown for one3GUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet, WLAN, WWANGigabit Ethernet
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Not supported
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
WWANKnown for oneInstalledUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers03
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
Mini DisplayPorts quantityDiffers10
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Thunderbolt ports quantityDiffers10
Combo headphone/mic portDiffersYesNo
TV-outKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 1.1 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Mini-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
TV-in portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboard languageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRussian
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumFreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNorton Internet Security, Samsung Recovery Solution, Samsung Update Plus, Easy Display Manger, Easy Battery Manager, Easy Network Manager, Easy SpeedUp Manager, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Samsung Support Center
Processor special features8 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers6570853434
Processor codeDiffersSR0N0SR04J
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.8 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers351 mm381.6 mm
DepthDiffers238 mm256.2 mm
HeightKnown for one22 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.19 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.49 cm
Width (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source38.1 cm (15")
Depth (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25.4 cm (10")
Height (front) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.18 cm (1.25")
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.48 cm (1.37")
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mouse includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Bag includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Remote control includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Other featuresidentical
Indication lightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Assisted GPS (A-GPS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Internal modemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Cameraidentical
Rear cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM65 Express
Electronic compassKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
GPS (satellite)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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