Product comparison · 2 laptops

Samsung 5 530U3C-A01 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop vs Samsung 9 NP900X3C-A02 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop

146specifications compared
30differ
116identical
69known for one product only

Key differences

Display resolution
- 5 530U3C-A01 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
- 9 NP900X3C-A02 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:1600 x 900 pixels
HD type
- 5 530U3C-A01 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:HD
- 9 NP900X3C-A02 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:HD+
Display brightness
- 5 530U3C-A01 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:300 cd/m²
- 9 NP900X3C-A02 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:400 cd/m²
Processor family
- 5 530U3C-A01 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
- 9 NP900X3C-A02 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- 5 530U3C-A01 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
- 9 NP900X3C-A02 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- 5 530U3C-A01 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:i5-3317U
- 9 NP900X3C-A02 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:i7-3517U
Processor boost frequency
- 5 530U3C-A01 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:2.6 GHz
- 9 NP900X3C-A02 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:3 GHz
Processor frequency
- 5 530U3C-A01 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:1.7 GHz
- 9 NP900X3C-A02 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:1.9 GHz

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Comparison of 530U3C-A01, NP900X3C-A02
215 specifications	A Samsung 5 530U3C-A01 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop Model 530U3C-A01 View product	B Samsung 9 NP900X3C-A02 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop Model NP900X3C-A02 View product
Designidentical
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colour	Silver	Silver
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Housing materialKnown for one	Aluminium	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display3 differ
Display diagonal	33.8 cm (13.3")	33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
HD typeDiffers	HD	HD+
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display brightnessDiffers	300 cd/m²	400 cd/m²
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i5-3317U	i7-3517U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.6 GHz	3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.7 GHz	1.9 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	4 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 i5-3300 Mobile series	Intel Core i7-3500 Mobile series
Processor codename	Ivy Bridge	Ivy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	L1	L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	17 W	17 W
Tjunction	105 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	17	19
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor upgradeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	6 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz	1600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	516 GB	256 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD	SSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	500 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
SSD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	256 GB
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
Graphics card family	Intel	Intel
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 frequency	350 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1050 MHz	1150 MHz
On-board graphics card ID	0x166	0x166
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffers	HD	HDA
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speaker powerDiffers	2 W	1.5 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)	1.3 MP	1.3 MP
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1280 x 1024 pixels
Swivel webcamKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribe	No	No
Network2 differ
Mobile network connectionDiffers	Y, N	Yes
Mobile network generation	4G	4G
4G standard	WiMAX	WiMAX
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN, BT
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi data rate (max)	300 Mbit/s	300 Mbit/s
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
SIM card supportKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	1	1
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Mini-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-in portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-outKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 mm
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel HM76 Express	Intel® HM75 Express
Ambient light sensorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Electronic compassKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
GPS (satellite)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Orientation sensorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	No	No
Keyboard number of keys	81	81
Windows keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Trial software	Norton Internet Security	Norton Internet Security
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Samsung Support Center Microsoft Office Starter 2010 WildTangent Game Console Windows Live Easy File share Cyberlink Youcam Easy Migration Easy Settings Software Launcher Easy Support Center Fast Browsing
Processor special features2 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	65707	65714
Processor codeDiffers	SR0N8	SR0N6
Processor package size	31.0 x 24.0 mm	31.0 x 24.0 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Battery1 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells	4	4
Battery capacityDiffers	45 Wh	44 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	40 W	40 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS, HDD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	1.52 kg	1.16 kg
WidthDiffers	315.1 mm	313.8 mm
DepthDiffers	218.9 mm	218.5 mm
Height (front)Known for one	1.49 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	1.76 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12.9 mm
Width (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	31.2 cm (12.3")
Depth (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	21.8 cm (8.6")
Height (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.27 cm (0.5")
Videoidentical
HD-ReadyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Bag includedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Assisted GPS (A-GPS)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Turbo MemoryKnown for one	0 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC

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