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Lenovo IdeaPad z480 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M vs Samsung 7 NP700Z3C-S03DE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M

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  • 140specifications compared
  • 37differ
  • 103identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • IdeaPad z480 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:Blue
    • 7 NP700Z3C-S03DE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:Silver
  • Display resolution
    • IdeaPad z480 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • 7 NP700Z3C-S03DE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:1600 x 900 pixels
  • HD type
    • IdeaPad z480 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:HD
    • 7 NP700Z3C-S03DE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:HD+
  • Processor generation
    • IdeaPad z480 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • 7 NP700Z3C-S03DE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • IdeaPad z480 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:i5-2450M
    • 7 NP700Z3C-S03DE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:i5-3210M
  • Processor lithography
    • IdeaPad z480 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:32 nm
    • 7 NP700Z3C-S03DE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:22 nm
  • Processor codename
    • IdeaPad z480 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:Sandy Bridge
    • 7 NP700Z3C-S03DE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:Ivy Bridge
  • Stepping
    • IdeaPad z480 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:J1
    • 7 NP700Z3C-S03DE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:L1

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183 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlueSilver
Display2 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
HD typeDiffersHDHD+
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 cd/m²
Display response rise/fallKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 ms
Processor8 differ
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-2450Mi5-3210M
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
SteppingDiffersJ1L1
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 4 GB
Memory slots (available)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Storage2 differ
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA II
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 GB
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelIntel, NVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1300 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1160x166
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known 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
Swivel webcamKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network4 differ
Networking featuresDiffersFast EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel HM76 Express
Keyboardidentical
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 7Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features6 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers5345265708
Processor codeDiffersSR04ZSR0N0
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs5 h8 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg2.1 kg
WidthDiffers341 mm325 mm
DepthDiffers232 mm226 mm
HeightDiffers32.4 mm23.7 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source325 x 226 x 23.7 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source395 x 330 x 82 mm
Videoidentical
HD-ReadyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC/DC

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