Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo ThinkPad T430u Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317UM vs Samsung 9 NP900X3D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2537M Laptop

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  • 88specifications compared
  • 40differ
  • 48identical
  • 107known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • ThinkPad T430u Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317UM:Black
    • 9 NP900X3D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2537M Laptop:Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • ThinkPad T430u Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317UM:35.6 cm (14")
    • 9 NP900X3D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2537M Laptop:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Display resolution
    • ThinkPad T430u Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317UM:1366 x 768 pixels
    • 9 NP900X3D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2537M Laptop:1600 x 900 pixels
  • Display brightness
    • ThinkPad T430u Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317UM:200 cd/m²
    • 9 NP900X3D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2537M Laptop:400 cd/m²
  • Processor generation
    • ThinkPad T430u Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317UM:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • 9 NP900X3D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2537M Laptop:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • ThinkPad T430u Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317UM:i5-3317UM
    • 9 NP900X3D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2537M Laptop:i5-2537M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • ThinkPad T430u Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317UM:2.6 GHz
    • 9 NP900X3D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2537M Laptop:2.3 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • ThinkPad T430u Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317UM:1.7 GHz
    • 9 NP900X3D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2537M Laptop:1.4 GHz

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Comparison of T430u, NP900X3D
195 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceClamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD+
Display number of coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.78 million colours
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Display brightnessDiffers200 cd/m²400 cd/m²
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one500:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-3317UMi5-2537M
Processor cores22
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz2.3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz1.4 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1023
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i5-2500 Mobile Series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSandy Bridge
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 sourceJ1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source17 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)1 x 4 GB1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM1x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Storage6 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers524 GB128 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDSSD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers10
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB0 GB
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacityDiffers24 GB128 GB
SSD interfaceDiffersmSATASATA
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
Graphics card familyIntelIntel
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source900 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x116
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersHigh Definition AudioHD
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker powerDiffers2 W1.5 W
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeNoNo
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
WWANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot installed
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
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
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports 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
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel UM77 ExpressIntel® HM75 Express
Keyboard2 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersThinkPad UltraNavTouchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Numeric keypadNoNo
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source86
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard layoutDiffersQWERTYQWERTZ
Keyboard languageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGerman
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features1 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 nm
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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 Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source54619
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR03W
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers34
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3610 mAh
Battery life (max)Differs7.1 h8 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W40 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DC-in jackYesYes
Security3 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Fingerprint readerDiffersYesNo
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)YesYes
Password protection typeDiffersHDD, Power on, SupervisorYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-15 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.85 kg1.16 kg
WidthDiffers340 mm313.8 mm
DepthDiffers236 mm218.5 mm
HeightDiffers21 mm13 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source475 x 300 x 110 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
3DKnown 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
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneHome office, Small BusinessUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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