Product comparison · 2 laptops

LG Z series 15Z960-LR10K laptop Intel® Pentium® 4405U vs Samsung NP740U3M-KD1BR laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U

108specifications compared
35differ
73identical
37known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung NP740U3M-KD1BR laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U has 0.3 GHz more processor frequency than the LG Z series 15Z960-LR10K laptop Intel® Pentium® 4405U (2.4 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Samsung NP740U3M-KD1BR laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U has 1 MB more processor cache than the LG Z series 15Z960-LR10K laptop Intel® Pentium® 4405U (3 MB vs 2 MB). The LG Z series 15Z960-LR10K laptop Intel® Pentium® 4405U has 2.5 W more configurable TDP-down than the Samsung NP740U3M-KD1BR laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U (10 W vs 7.5 W). Only the LG Z series 15Z960-LR10K laptop Intel® Pentium® 4405U has numeric keypad. Only the Samsung NP740U3M-KD1BR laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U has embedded options available.

Product colour
- Z series 15Z960-LR10K laptop Intel® Pentium® 4405U:White
- NP740U3M-KD1BR laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U:Silver
Form factor
- Z series 15Z960-LR10K laptop Intel® Pentium® 4405U:Clamshell
- NP740U3M-KD1BR laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U:Convertible (Folder)
Display diagonal
- Z series 15Z960-LR10K laptop Intel® Pentium® 4405U:39.6 cm (15.6")
- NP740U3M-KD1BR laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U:33.8 cm (13.3")
Processor family
- Z series 15Z960-LR10K laptop Intel® Pentium® 4405U:Intel® Pentium®
- NP740U3M-KD1BR laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- Z series 15Z960-LR10K laptop Intel® Pentium® 4405U:4405U
- NP740U3M-KD1BR laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U:i3-7100U
Processor frequency
- Z series 15Z960-LR10K laptop Intel® Pentium® 4405U:2.1 GHz
- NP740U3M-KD1BR laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U:2.4 GHz
Processor cache
- Z series 15Z960-LR10K laptop Intel® Pentium® 4405U:2 MB
- NP740U3M-KD1BR laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U:3 MB
Processor socket
- Z series 15Z960-LR10K laptop Intel® Pentium® 4405U:LGA 1356 (Socket B2)
- NP740U3M-KD1BR laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U:BGA 1356

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Comparison of 15Z960-LR10K, NP740U3M-KD1BR
145 specifications	A LG Z series 15Z960-LR10K laptop Intel® Pentium® 4405U Model 15Z960-LR10K View product	B Samsung NP740U3M-KD1BR laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U Model NP740U3M-KD1BR View product
Design2 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	White	Silver
Form factorDiffers	Clamshell	Convertible (Folder)
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
HD type	Full HD	Full HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	16:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dual-screenKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
TouchscreenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Pentium®	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	4405U	i3-7100U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.1 GHz	2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 1356 (Socket B2)	BGA 1356
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for one	Intel Pentium 4000 series for Mobile	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameDiffers	Skylake	Kaby Lake
Bus type	OPI	OPI
SteppingDiffers	D1	H0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 W	15 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers	10 W	7.5 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	10	12
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x4, 4x1	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	2.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7th gen Intel® Core™ i3
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 GT/s
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.8 GHz
Memory2 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	1600 MHz	2133 MHz
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	128 GB	500 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	SSD	HDD
SSD capacityKnown for one	128 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	MicroSD (TransFlash)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 GB
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 510	Intel® HD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	1.74 GB	32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency	300 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	950 MHz	1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	12.0	12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version	4.4	4.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	1916	0x5916
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speaker powerKnown for one	2 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SoundAlive
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	1.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.1
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity	1	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connector	No	No
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard2 differ
Pointing deviceDiffers	Touchpad	Clickpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	97	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 10 Home	Windows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features6 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)	Yes	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)	No	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version	0.00	0.00
Intel TSX-NI	No	No
Intel TSX-NI version	0.00	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® OS GuardDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	89611	95442
Processor codeDiffers	SR2EX	SR2ZW
Processor package size	42 X 24 mm	42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	40 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	980 g	1.78 kg
WidthDiffers	358 mm	324 mm
Depth	228 mm	228 mm
HeightDiffers	16.8 mm	19.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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