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LG Z series 14Z960-GR30K laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U vs Samsung NP740U3M-KD1BR laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U

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  • 111specifications compared
  • 30differ
  • 81identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Z series 14Z960-GR30K laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U:Black, White
    • NP740U3M-KD1BR laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U:Silver
  • Form factor
    • Z series 14Z960-GR30K laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U:Clamshell
    • NP740U3M-KD1BR laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U:Convertible (Folder)
  • Display diagonal
    • Z series 14Z960-GR30K laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U:35.6 cm (14")
    • NP740U3M-KD1BR laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Touchscreen
    • Z series 14Z960-GR30K laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U:No
    • NP740U3M-KD1BR laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U:Yes
  • Processor generation
    • Z series 14Z960-GR30K laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U:6th gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • NP740U3M-KD1BR laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U:7th gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Z series 14Z960-GR30K laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U:i3-6100U
    • NP740U3M-KD1BR laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U:i3-7100U
  • Processor frequency
    • Z series 14Z960-GR30K laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U:2.3 GHz
    • NP740U3M-KD1BR laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U:2.4 GHz
  • Processor codename
    • Z series 14Z960-GR30K laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U:Skylake
    • NP740U3M-KD1BR laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U:Kaby Lake

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Comparison of 14Z960-GR30K, NP740U3M-KD1BR
139 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlack, WhiteSilver
Form factorDiffersClamshellConvertible (Folder)
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
HD typeFull HDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratioKnown for one16:9Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i37th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi3-6100Ui3-7100U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rate4 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1356BGA 1356
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i3-6100 seriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameDiffersSkylakeKaby Lake
Bus typeDiffersQPIOPI
SteppingDiffersD1H0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-down7.5 W7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency0.8 GHz0.8 GHz
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1212
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x4, 4x11x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz2133 MHz
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers128 GB500 GB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one128 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMicroSD (TransFlash)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 520Intel® HD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency300 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1000 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers19160x5916
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.1
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorNoNo
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Sleep-and-Charge portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadClickpad
Numeric keypadNoNo
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one79Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableYesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography14 nm14 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology version1.001.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)YesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)NoNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version0.000.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers1.000.00
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® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
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® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)YesYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers8818095442
Processor codeDiffersSR2EUSR2ZW
Processor package size42 X 24 mm42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0AVX 2.0, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one40 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers980 g1.78 kg
WidthDiffers342 mm324 mm
DepthDiffers225 mm228 mm
HeightDiffers13.4 mm19.9 mm
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSoundAlive
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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