Product comparison · 2 laptops

Samsung 5 540U3C-A01HK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop vs Samsung 9 900X4C-A01IN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop 38.1 cm (15") HD+ 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 256 GB SSD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Pro Black

148specifications compared
19differ
129identical
14known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- 5 540U3C-A01HK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:Silver
- 9 900X4C-A01IN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop 38.1 cm (15") HD+ 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 256 GB SSD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Pro Black:Black
Display diagonal
- 5 540U3C-A01HK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:33.8 cm (13.3")
- 9 900X4C-A01IN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop 38.1 cm (15") HD+ 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 256 GB SSD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Pro Black:38.1 cm (15")
Display resolution
- 5 540U3C-A01HK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
- 9 900X4C-A01IN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop 38.1 cm (15") HD+ 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 256 GB SSD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Pro Black:1600 x 900 pixels
Touchscreen
- 5 540U3C-A01HK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:Yes
- 9 900X4C-A01IN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop 38.1 cm (15") HD+ 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 256 GB SSD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Pro Black:No
Display brightness
- 5 540U3C-A01HK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:300 cd/m²
- 9 900X4C-A01IN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop 38.1 cm (15") HD+ 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 256 GB SSD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Pro Black:400 cd/m²
Memory layout (slots x size)
- 5 540U3C-A01HK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:1 x 4 GB
- 9 900X4C-A01IN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop 38.1 cm (15") HD+ 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 256 GB SSD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Pro Black:2 x 4 GB
Memory slots
- 5 540U3C-A01HK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:1x SO-DIMM
- 9 900X4C-A01IN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop 38.1 cm (15") HD+ 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 256 GB SSD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Pro Black:2x SO-DIMM
Total storage capacity
- 5 540U3C-A01HK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:524 GB
- 9 900X4C-A01IN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop 38.1 cm (15") HD+ 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 256 GB SSD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Pro Black:256 GB

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Comparison of 540U3C-A01HK, 900X4C-A01IN
162 specifications	A Samsung 5 540U3C-A01HK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop Model 540U3C-A01HK View product	B Samsung 9 900X4C-A01IN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop 38.1 cm (15") HD+ 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 256 GB SSD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Pro Black Model 900X4C-A01IN View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Silver	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	33.8 cm (13.3")	38.1 cm (15")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	Yes	No
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display brightnessDiffers	300 cd/m²	400 cd/m²
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD+
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model	i7-3517U	i7-3517U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequency	3 GHz	3 GHz
Processor frequency	1.9 GHz	1.9 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache	4 MB	4 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 series	Intel Core i7-3500 Mobile series	Intel Core i7-3500 Mobile series
Processor codename	Ivy Bridge	Ivy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	L1	L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	17 W	17 W
Tjunction	105 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8	1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)	19	19
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory2 differ
Internal memory	8 GB	8 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	2 x 4 GB
Memory slotsDiffers	1x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	524 GB	256 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	Hybrid-HDD	SSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	500 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA II	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hybrid-HDD cache typeKnown for one	Flash	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hybrid-HDD cache memoryKnown for one	24 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	SD, SDHC, SDXC	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
SSD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	256 GB
Graphicsidentical
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 frequency	350 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1150 MHz	1150 MHz
On-board graphics card ID	0x166	0x166
Audioidentical
Audio system	SoundAlive	SoundAlive
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speaker power	2 W	2 W
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)	1.3 MP	1.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribe	No	No
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
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 standards	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	2
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) portsDiffers	1	0
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	0	0
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Microphone in	No	No
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel HM76 Express	Intel® HM75 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	No	No
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8	Windows 8 Pro
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Drivers included	Yes	Yes
Processor special featuresidentical
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 Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
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)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
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® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK ID	65714	65714
Processor code	SR0N6	SR0N6
Processor package size	31.0 x 24.0 mm	31.0 x 24.0 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers	4	8
Battery capacityDiffers	52 Wh	62 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	40 W	40 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	1.69 kg	1.65 kg
WidthDiffers	315.1 mm	356.9 mm
DepthDiffers	218.9 mm	237 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
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	14.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes

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