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Samsung 5 530U3C-A03VN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop vs Samsung 5 540U3C Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2537M Laptop

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  • 144specifications compared
  • 31differ
  • 113identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

  • Touchscreen
    • 5 530U3C-A03VN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:No
    • 5 540U3C Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2537M Laptop:Yes
  • Processor generation
    • 5 530U3C-A03VN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • 5 540U3C Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2537M Laptop:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • 5 530U3C-A03VN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:i5-3317U
    • 5 540U3C Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2537M Laptop:i5-2537M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 5 530U3C-A03VN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:2.6 GHz
    • 5 540U3C Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2537M Laptop:2.3 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 5 530U3C-A03VN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:1.7 GHz
    • 5 540U3C Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2537M Laptop:1.4 GHz
  • Processor lithography
    • 5 530U3C-A03VN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:22 nm
    • 5 540U3C Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2537M Laptop:32 nm
  • Processor codename
    • 5 530U3C-A03VN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Ivy Bridge
    • 5 540U3C Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2537M Laptop:Sandy Bridge
  • Stepping
    • 5 530U3C-A03VN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:L1
    • 5 540U3C Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2537M Laptop:J1

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Comparison of 530U3C-A03VN, 540U3C
171 specifications
Display1 differ
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Touch technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti-touch
Processor10 differ
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-3317Ui5-2537M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz2.3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz1.4 GHz
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-2500 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeSandy Bridge
SteppingDiffersL1J1
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1714
Memory1 differ
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz1333 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOn-board
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one1x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB524 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHybrid-HDDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 GB
Hybrid-HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Hybrid-HDD cache memoryKnown for one24 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz900 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1660x116
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Data networkKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11nIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source81
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features7 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers6570754619
Processor codeDiffersSR0N8SR03W
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 mm31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one45 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers40 W60 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTCO3.0
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.52 kg1.69 kg
Height (front)Differs1.49 cm1.66 cm
Height (rear)Differs1.76 cm1.99 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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