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Samsung 5 530U3C-A02ID Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop vs Samsung 6 NP600B5C Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3520M Laptop

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  • 140specifications compared
  • 48differ
  • 92identical
  • 47known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • 5 530U3C-A02ID Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Silver
    • 6 NP600B5C Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3520M Laptop:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • 5 530U3C-A02ID Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • 6 NP600B5C Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3520M Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • 5 530U3C-A02ID Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • 6 NP600B5C Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3520M Laptop:1600 x 900 pixels
  • Processor family
    • 5 530U3C-A02ID Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • 6 NP600B5C Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3520M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • 5 530U3C-A02ID Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • 6 NP600B5C Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3520M Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • 5 530U3C-A02ID Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:i5-3317U
    • 6 NP600B5C Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3520M Laptop:i7-3520M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 5 530U3C-A02ID Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:2.6 GHz
    • 6 NP600B5C Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3520M Laptop:3.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 5 530U3C-A02ID Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:1.7 GHz
    • 6 NP600B5C Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3520M Laptop:2.9 GHz

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Comparison of 530U3C-A02ID, NP600B5C
187 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD+
Display brightnessKnown for one300 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor11 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-3317Ui7-3520M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz2.9 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-3500 Mobile series
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W35 W
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1729
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 4 GB
Memory slotsDiffers1x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB256 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHybrid-HDDSSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDHC, SDXCMemory Stick (MS), MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Hybrid-HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Hybrid-HDD cache memoryKnown for one24 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® NVS™ 5200M
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz1250 MHz
Graphics card familyKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSoundAliveHD
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for one2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Rear cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit Ethernet, WLANUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi data rate (max)Known for one300 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11nUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Mini DisplayPort/Thunderbolt combo portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Mini HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
LAN/VGA combo portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Combo headphone/mic portDiffersYesNo
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM76 ExpressIntel® QM77 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source103
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 7 Professional
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 differ
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers6570764893
Processor codeDiffersSR0N8SR0MU
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 mm37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityDiffers45 Wh48 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.6 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter powerKnown for one40 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDDUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers1.52 kg2.5 kg
WidthDiffers315.1 mm370 mm
DepthDiffers218.9 mm248.3 mm
Height (front)Differs1.49 cm2.86 cm
Height (rear)Differs1.76 cm3.53 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of products includedKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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