Product comparison · 2 laptops

Samsung 5 500P4C-S02TW Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M vs Samsung 9 900X3C-A03SE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop 33.8 cm (13.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Professional Aluminium, Black

138specifications compared
42differ
96identical
37known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- 5 500P4C-S02TW Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:Silver
- 9 900X3C-A03SE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop 33.8 cm (13.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Professional Aluminium, Black:Aluminium, Black
Display diagonal
- 5 500P4C-S02TW Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:35.6 cm (14")
- 9 900X3C-A03SE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop 33.8 cm (13.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Professional Aluminium, Black:33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolution
- 5 500P4C-S02TW Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:1366 x 768 pixels
- 9 900X3C-A03SE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop 33.8 cm (13.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Professional Aluminium, Black:1600 x 900 pixels
HD type
- 5 500P4C-S02TW Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:HD
- 9 900X3C-A03SE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop 33.8 cm (13.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Professional Aluminium, Black:HD+
Display brightness
- 5 500P4C-S02TW Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:300 cd/m²
- 9 900X3C-A03SE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop 33.8 cm (13.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Professional Aluminium, Black:400 cd/m²
Processor model
- 5 500P4C-S02TW Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:i5-3210M
- 9 900X3C-A03SE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop 33.8 cm (13.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Professional Aluminium, Black:i5-3317U
Processor boost frequency
- 5 500P4C-S02TW Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:3.1 GHz
- 9 900X3C-A03SE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop 33.8 cm (13.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Professional Aluminium, Black:2.6 GHz
Processor frequency
- 5 500P4C-S02TW Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:2.5 GHz
- 9 900X3C-A03SE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop 33.8 cm (13.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Professional Aluminium, Black:1.7 GHz

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Comparison of 500P4C-S02TW, 900X3C-A03SE
175 specifications	A Samsung 5 500P4C-S02TW Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Model 500P4C-S02TW View product	B Samsung 9 900X3C-A03SE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop 33.8 cm (13.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Professional Aluminium, Black Model 900X3C-A03SE View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Silver	Aluminium, Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Product typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Laptop
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	35.6 cm (14")	33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeDiffers	HD	HD+
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display brightnessDiffers	300 cd/m²	400 cd/m²
TouchscreenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i5-3210M	i5-3317U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.1 GHz	2.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.5 GHz	1.7 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	BGA 1023	BGA 1023
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-3200 Mobile series	Intel Core i5-3300 Mobile series
Processor codename	Ivy Bridge	Ivy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	L1	L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	17 W
Tjunction	105 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	3.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	25	17
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	750 GB	128 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD	SSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	750 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA II	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one	7200 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedDiffers	0	1
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, SD, SDHC	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
SSD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	128 GB
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M	Not available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel, NVIDIA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	GDDR3	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 4000	Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	650 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1100 MHz	1050 MHz
On-board graphics card ID	0x166	0x166
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	HD	SoundAlive
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)	1.3 MP	1.3 MP
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresKnown for one	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Networking standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Ports & interfaces7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	1
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsDiffers	1	0
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone inDiffers	Yes	No
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
TV-outKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel HM76 Express	Intel® HM75 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	No	No
Windows keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
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® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	65708	65707
Processor codeDiffers	SR0N0	SR0N8
Processor package sizeDiffers	31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)	31.0 x 24.0 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	4
Battery capacityDiffers	48 Wh	44 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	90 W	40 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	Yes	No
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS, HDD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.27 kg	1.16 kg
WidthDiffers	332 mm	313.8 mm
DepthDiffers	233.4 mm	218.5 mm
Height (front)Known for one	2.66 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	3.14 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of products includedKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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