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Samsung 5 530U4C-S04TH Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop vs Samsung 5 540U3C-A01TH Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop

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  • 148specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 131identical
  • 9known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • 5 530U4C-S04TH Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
    • 5 540U3C-A01TH Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Touchscreen
    • 5 530U4C-S04TH Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:No
    • 5 540U3C-A01TH Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Yes
  • Total storage capacity
    • 5 530U4C-S04TH Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:1 TB
    • 5 540U3C-A01TH Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:500 GB
  • Hybrid-HDD capacity
    • 5 530U4C-S04TH Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:1 TB
    • 5 540U3C-A01TH Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:500 GB
  • Optical drive type
    • 5 530U4C-S04TH Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:DVD Super Multi DL
    • 5 540U3C-A01TH Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:No
  • Discrete graphics card
    • 5 530U4C-S04TH Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Yes
    • 5 540U3C-A01TH Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:No
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • 5 530U4C-S04TH Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 620M
    • 5 540U3C-A01TH Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Not available
  • Graphics card family
    • 5 530U4C-S04TH Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Intel, NVIDIA
    • 5 540U3C-A01TH Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Intel

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Comparison of 530U4C-S04TH, 540U3C-A01TH
157 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourSilverSilver
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation3rd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modeli5-3317Ui5-3317U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequency2.6 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor frequency1.7 GHz1.7 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1023BGA 1023
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-3300 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 configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)1717
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memoryidentical
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory slots1x SO-DIMM1x SO-DIMM
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
Storage mediaHybrid-HDDHybrid-HDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD interfaceSATA IISATA II
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Hybrid-HDD capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
Hybrid-HDD cache memory24 GB24 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 620MNot available
Graphics card familyDiffersIntel, NVIDIAIntel
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)1050 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1660x166
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Front cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
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
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs00
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Microphone inNoNo
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel HM76 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadNoNo
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 8Windows 8
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special featuresidentical
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® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK ID6570765707
Processor codeSR0N8SR0N8
Processor package size31.0 x 24.0 mm31.0 x 24.0 mm
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers84
Battery capacityDiffers45.3 Wh52 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers60 W40 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.81 kg1.69 kg
WidthDiffers333 mm315.1 mm
DepthDiffers229.5 mm218.9 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.66 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.99 cm
HeightKnown for one20.9 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo

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