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Samsung 5 500P4C-AD2BR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM vs Samsung 5 550P5C-AD2BR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M

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  • 153specifications compared
  • 37differ
  • 116identical
  • 5known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • 5 500P4C-AD2BR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:35.6 cm (14")
    • 5 550P5C-AD2BR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor family
    • 5 500P4C-AD2BR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • 5 550P5C-AD2BR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • 5 500P4C-AD2BR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • 5 550P5C-AD2BR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • 5 500P4C-AD2BR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:i7-3630QM
    • 5 550P5C-AD2BR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:i5-3210M
  • Processor cores
    • 5 500P4C-AD2BR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:4
    • 5 550P5C-AD2BR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:2
  • Processor threads
    • 5 500P4C-AD2BR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:8
    • 5 550P5C-AD2BR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 5 500P4C-AD2BR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:3.4 GHz
    • 5 550P5C-AD2BR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:3.1 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 5 500P4C-AD2BR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:2.4 GHz
    • 5 550P5C-AD2BR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:2.5 GHz

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Comparison of 500P4C-AD2BR, 550P5C-AD2BR
158 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourSilverSilver
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i73rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-3630QMi5-3210M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.4 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.5 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersPGA988BGA 1023
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
Processor codenameIvy BridgeIvy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersE1L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 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)Differs2425
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB6 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiBlu-Ray DVD Combo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDHC, SDXCMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelIntel, 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)Differs1150 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1660x166
NVIDIA Optimus technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audioidentical
Audio systemSoundAliveSoundAlive
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker power2 W2 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)1.3 MP1.3 MP
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11nIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
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 outputsDiffers01
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel HM76 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 8Windows 8
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Drivers includedYesYes
Processor special features4 differ
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)DiffersNoYes
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® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)NoNo
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers7145965708
Processor codeDiffersSR0UXSR0N0
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells66
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Password protection typeBIOS, HDDBIOS, HDD
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.06 kg2.53 kg
WidthDiffers332 mm368 mm
DepthDiffers233.4 mm242.8 mm
Height (front)Differs2.66 cm2.99 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.14 cm3.04 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Warranty cardYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Number of products included1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC

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