Product comparison · 2 laptops

Samsung 5 540U3C-A01AU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop vs Samsung 3 NP370R5E Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3110M Laptop

139specifications compared
33differ
106identical
49known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- 5 540U3C-A01AU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:33.8 cm (13.3")
- 3 NP370R5E Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3110M Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
Touchscreen
- 5 540U3C-A01AU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Yes
- 3 NP370R5E Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3110M Laptop:No
Processor family
- 5 540U3C-A01AU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
- 3 NP370R5E Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3110M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation
- 5 540U3C-A01AU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
- 3 NP370R5E Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3110M Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- 5 540U3C-A01AU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:i5-3317U
- 3 NP370R5E Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3110M Laptop:i3-3110M
Processor frequency
- 5 540U3C-A01AU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:1.7 GHz
- 3 NP370R5E Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3110M Laptop:2.4 GHz
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- 5 540U3C-A01AU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:17 W
- 3 NP370R5E Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3110M Laptop:35 W
Tjunction
- 5 540U3C-A01AU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:105 °C
- 3 NP370R5E Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3110M Laptop:90 °C

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Comparison of 540U3C-A01AU, NP370R5E
188 specifications	A Samsung 5 540U3C-A01AU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop Model 540U3C-A01AU View product	B Samsung 3 NP370R5E Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3110M Laptop Model NP370R5E View product
Designidentical
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colour	Silver	Silver
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Multimedia
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	33.8 cm (13.3")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	Yes	No
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Matt
Display brightnessKnown for one	300 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i5-3317U	i3-3110M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.7 GHz	2.4 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	BGA 1023	BGA 1023
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-3300 Mobile series	Intel Core i3-3100 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Ivy Bridge	Ivy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	L1	L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	17 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	90 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	17	24
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	2.6 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	6 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 4 GB	1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsDiffers	1x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity	500 GB	500 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	Hybrid-HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 GB
HDD interface	SATA II	SATA II
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	SD, SDHC, SDXC	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Hybrid-HDD capacityKnown for one	500 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hybrid-HDD cache memoryKnown for one	24 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 4000	Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	350 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1050 MHz	1000 MHz
On-board graphics card ID	0x166	0x166
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio system	SoundAlive	SoundAlive
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speaker powerDiffers	2 W	3 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1280 x 720 pixels
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	1.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking standardsDiffers	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n	IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresKnown for one	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi data rate (max)Known for one	300 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	1	1
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsDiffers	0	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Microphone inDiffers	No	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 mm
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel HM76 Express	Intel HM76 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Island-style keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Windows keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	QWERTY
Keyboard languageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	English
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 8	Windows 8
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Trial softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Microsoft Office, Norton Internet Security, Norton Online Backup
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	S Player S Gallery S Camera Evernote Settings Support Centre SW Update Recovery PowerDVD
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features6 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	65707	65700
Processor codeDiffers	SR0N8	SR0N2
Processor package sizeDiffers	31.0 x 24.0 mm	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	4	3
Battery capacityDiffers	52 Wh	43 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter powerKnown for one	40 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	1.69 kg	1.99 kg
WidthDiffers	315.1 mm	376 mm
DepthDiffers	218.9 mm	248 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	22.9 mm
Height (front)Known for one	1.66 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	1.99 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
64-bit computingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Infrared data portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of products includedKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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