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Samsung 5 530U3C-A05 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U vs Samsung 5 530U3C-A07 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U

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  • 176specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 162identical
  • 1known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • 5 530U3C-A05 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:Intel® Core™ i5
    • 5 530U3C-A07 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • 5 530U3C-A05 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • 5 530U3C-A07 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • 5 530U3C-A05 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:i5-3317U
    • 5 530U3C-A07 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:i7-3517U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 5 530U3C-A05 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:2.6 GHz
    • 5 530U3C-A07 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:3 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 5 530U3C-A05 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:1.7 GHz
    • 5 530U3C-A07 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:1.9 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 5 530U3C-A05 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:3 MB
    • 5 530U3C-A07 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:4 MB
  • PCI Express configurations
    • 5 530U3C-A05 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
    • 5 530U3C-A07 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • 5 530U3C-A05 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:17
    • 5 530U3C-A07 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:19

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Comparison of 530U3C-A05, 530U3C-A07
177 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourTitaniumTitanium
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal33.8 cm (13.3")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeHDHD
Display number of colours16.78 million colours16.78 million colours
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display brightness300 cd/m²300 cd/m²
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-3317Ui7-3517U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz1.9 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1023BGA 1023
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-3500 Mobile series
Processor codenameIvy BridgeIvy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingL1L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)17 W17 W
Tjunction105 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1719
Maximum number of SMP processors11
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)8 GB8 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity500 GB500 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity500 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
HDD size2.5"2.5"
Flash memory24 GB24 GB
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMMC, SDMMC, SD
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Graphics card familyIntelIntel
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 frequency350 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1660x166
Audioidentical
Audio systemSoundAliveSoundAlive
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker power2 W2 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)1.3 MP1.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeNoNo
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity11
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
HDMI version1.41.4
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Mini VGA ports quantity11
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Headphone connectivity3.5 mm3.5 mm
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadNoNo
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Keyboard number of keys8080
Keyboard layoutQWERTYQWERTY
Keyboard languageEnglishEnglish
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features2 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)YesYes
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® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers6570765714
Processor codeDiffersSR0N8SR0N6
Processor package size31.0 x 24.0 mm31.0 x 24.0 mm
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cells44
Battery capacity6100 mAh6100 mAh
Battery life (max)7.5 h7.5 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter power40 W40 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output voltage19 V19 V
Power auto-sensingYesYes
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Password protection typeYesYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-15 - 60 °C-15 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 85%10 - 85%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffersEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight1.48 kg1.48 kg
Width314.9 mm314.9 mm
Depth218.4 mm218.4 mm
Height (front)1.47 cm1.47 cm
Height (rear)1.75 cm1.75 cm
Width (imperial)31.5 cm (12.4")31.5 cm (12.4")
Depth (imperial)21.8 cm (8.6")21.8 cm (8.6")
Height (front) (imperial)1.47 cm (0.58")1.47 cm (0.58")
Height (rear) (imperial)1.75 cm (0.69")1.75 cm (0.69")
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedACAC
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Warranty cardYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
3DNoNo
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC

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