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Samsung 5 530U3C-A06ES Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop vs Samsung QX QX412-S01 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M

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  • 136specifications compared
  • 49differ
  • 87identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • 5 530U3C-A06ES Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:Silver
    • QX QX412-S01 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • 5 530U3C-A06ES Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • QX QX412-S01 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor family
    • 5 530U3C-A06ES Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
    • QX QX412-S01 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • 5 530U3C-A06ES Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • QX QX412-S01 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • 5 530U3C-A06ES Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:i3-3217U
    • QX QX412-S01 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:i5-2520M
  • Processor frequency
    • 5 530U3C-A06ES Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:1.8 GHz
    • QX QX412-S01 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:2.5 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • 5 530U3C-A06ES Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:BGA 1023
    • QX QX412-S01 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:Socket 988
  • Processor lithography
    • 5 530U3C-A06ES Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:22 nm
    • QX QX412-S01 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:32 nm

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165 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for oneLaptopUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")35.6 cm (14")
Processor12 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i32nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-3217Ui5-2520M
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-3200 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-2500 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeSandy Bridge
SteppingDiffersL1J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1825
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.2 GHz
Memoryidentical
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots (available)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 2 GB
Storage6 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers524 GB320 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHybrid-HDDHDD
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB320 GB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATA IISATA
Flash memoryKnown for one24 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDHC, SDXCMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNot availableUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz1300 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1660x116
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
Audio1 differ
Audio systemKnown for oneSoundAliveUnknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerDiffers2 W1.5 W
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Network2 differ
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit Ethernet, WLANUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi data rate (max)Known for one300 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — 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 & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM76 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 7 Home Premium
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features9 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers6569752229
Processor codeDiffersSR0N9SR048
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 mm37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityDiffers45 Wh65 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers40 W90 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
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.52 kg2.2 kg
WidthDiffers315.1 mm331 mm
DepthDiffers218.9 mm236.4 mm
Height (front)Known for one1.49 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one1.76 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source27 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
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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