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Samsung 4 400B4C-A01 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop vs Samsung 4 400B5C-A03 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop

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  • 177specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 168identical
  • 4known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • 4 400B4C-A01 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
    • 4 400B5C-A03 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display brightness
    • 4 400B4C-A01 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:300 cd/m²
    • 4 400B5C-A03 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:220 cd/m²
  • Numeric keypad
    • 4 400B4C-A01 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:No
    • 4 400B5C-A03 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:Yes
  • Fingerprint reader
    • 4 400B4C-A01 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:No
    • 4 400B5C-A03 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:Yes
  • Weight
    • 4 400B4C-A01 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:2.3 kg
    • 4 400B5C-A03 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:2.5 kg
  • Width
    • 4 400B4C-A01 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:334.8 mm
    • 4 400B5C-A03 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:370 mm
  • Depth
    • 4 400B4C-A01 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:236 mm
    • 4 400B5C-A03 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:248.3 mm
  • Height (front)
    • 4 400B4C-A01 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:3.01 cm
    • 4 400B5C-A03 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:2.86 cm

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Comparison of 400B4C-A01, 400B5C-A03
181 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeHDHD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display brightnessDiffers300 cd/m²220 cd/m²
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 memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1333 MHz1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)1 x 4 GB1 x 4 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)11
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity500 GB500 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity500 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATA IISATA II
HDD speed7200 RPM7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXCMMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphicsidentical
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 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 cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemHDHD
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker power3 W3 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)1.3 MP1.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
CD read speed24x24x
CD write speed24x24x
CD rewrite speed4x4x
DVD-R write speed8x8x
DVD-RW read speed8x8x
DVD-RW write speed6x6x
DVD+R write speed8x8x
DVD+RW read speed8x8x
DVD+RW write speed8x8x
DVD-RAM write speed5x5x
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Wi-Fi data rate (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 Mbit/s
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity11
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
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorYesYes
ExpressCard slotYesYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel HM77 ExpressIntel HM77 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Spill-resistant keyboardYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Trial softwareNorton Internet SecurityNorton Internet Security
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
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells66
Battery capacity48 Wh48 Wh
Battery life (max)5.8 h5.8 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Fingerprint readerDiffersNoYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)YesYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 45 °C0 - 45 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-32 - 60 °C-32 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)30 - 90%30 - 90%
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAREPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg2.5 kg
WidthDiffers334.8 mm370 mm
DepthDiffers236 mm248.3 mm
Height (front)Differs3.01 cm2.86 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.49 cm3.53 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedACAC
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
3DNoNo

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