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Samsung 4 400B5C-A04 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop vs Samsung 5 530U3C-A0G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop

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  • 162specifications compared
  • 47differ
  • 115identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • 4 400B5C-A04 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:Black
    • 5 530U3C-A0G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Titanium
  • Display diagonal
    • 4 400B5C-A04 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • 5 530U3C-A0G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Display brightness
    • 4 400B5C-A04 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:220 cd/m²
    • 5 530U3C-A0G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:300 cd/m²
  • Processor model
    • 4 400B5C-A04 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:i5-3210M
    • 5 530U3C-A0G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:i5-3317U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 4 400B5C-A04 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:3.1 GHz
    • 5 530U3C-A0G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:2.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 4 400B5C-A04 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:2.5 GHz
    • 5 530U3C-A0G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:1.7 GHz
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • 4 400B5C-A04 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:35 W
    • 5 530U3C-A0G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:17 W
  • PCI Express slots version
    • 4 400B5C-A04 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:3.0
    • 5 530U3C-A0G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:2.0

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Comparison of 400B5C-A04, 530U3C-A0G
202 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackTitanium
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display number of coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.78 million colours
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Display brightnessDiffers220 cd/m²300 cd/m²
Processor7 differ
Processor modelDiffersi5-3210Mi5-3317U
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz1.7 GHz
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile series
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W17 W
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2517
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers1333 MHz1600 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM1x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Differs10
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 GB
SSD interfaceDiffersSATAmSATA
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1050 MHz
Audio1 differ
Speaker powerDiffers3 W2 W
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CD read speedKnown for one24xUnknown — not stated by the source
CD write speedKnown for one24xUnknown — not stated by the source
CD rewrite speedKnown for one4xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-R write speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RW read speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RW write speedKnown for one6xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R write speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+RW read speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+RW write speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RAM write speedKnown for one5xUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
WWANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot installed
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Wi-Fi data rate (max)Known for one300 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Combo headphone/mic portDiffersNoYes
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM77 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTZ
Keyboard languageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGerman
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 8 Pro
Trial softwareKnown for oneNorton Internet SecurityUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
Processor ARK IDDiffers6570865707
Processor codeDiffersSR0N0SR0N8
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)31.0 x 24.0 mm
Battery4 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Battery capacityDiffers48 Wh6100 mAh
Battery life (max)Differs5.5 h7 h
Battery voltageKnown for one11.1 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers60 W40 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security2 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Fingerprint readerDiffersYesNo
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 45 °C10 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-32 - 60 °C-15 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs30 - 90%20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.5 kg1.49 kg
WidthDiffers370 mm315.1 mm
DepthDiffers248.3 mm218.9 mm
Height (front)Differs2.86 cm1.49 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.53 cm1.76 cm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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