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Lenovo IdeaPad Z580 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop vs Samsung 3 NP300E5C Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M

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  • 137specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 123identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • IdeaPad Z580 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:White
    • 3 NP300E5C Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:Black
  • HDD interface
    • IdeaPad Z580 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:SATA
    • 3 NP300E5C Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:SATA II
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • IdeaPad Z580 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M
    • 3 NP300E5C Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 620M
  • Audio system
    • IdeaPad Z580 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:Dolby Home Theater
    • 3 NP300E5C Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:HD
  • Speaker power
    • IdeaPad Z580 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:2 W
    • 3 NP300E5C Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:1.5 W
  • Networking features
    • IdeaPad Z580 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:Fast Ethernet
    • 3 NP300E5C Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • IdeaPad Z580 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:10,100 Mbit/s
    • 3 NP300E5C Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Bluetooth
    • IdeaPad Z580 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:No
    • 3 NP300E5C Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:Yes

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Comparison of Z580, NP300E5C
164 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePlastic
Product typeKnown for oneLaptopUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display number of coloursKnown for one16.78 million coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation3rd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modeli5-3210Mi5-3210M
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequency3.1 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequency2.5 GHz2.5 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1023BGA 1023
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
Processor codenameIvy BridgeIvy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingL1L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W35 W
Tjunction105 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)2525
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memoryidentical
Internal memory6 GB6 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacity750 GB750 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity750 GB750 GB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA II
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Optical drive typeDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 620M
Graphics card familyIntel, NVIDIAIntel, NVIDIA
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequency650 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1100 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1660x166
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersDolby Home TheaterHD
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker powerDiffers2 W1.5 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresDiffersFast EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers23
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM75 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source104
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography22 nm22 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
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)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK ID6570865708
Processor codeSR0N0SR0N0
Processor package size31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells66
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTCO 3.0
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.65 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers376 mm367.9 mm
DepthDiffers250 mm243 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.9 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.49 cm
HeightKnown for one32.9 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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