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Samsung 5 540U3C-A01HK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop vs Samsung SF SF511-S03IN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop

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  • 140specifications compared
  • 54differ
  • 86identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • 5 540U3C-A01HK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • SF SF511-S03IN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Touchscreen
    • 5 540U3C-A01HK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:Yes
    • SF SF511-S03IN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:No
  • Processor family
    • 5 540U3C-A01HK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • SF SF511-S03IN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • 5 540U3C-A01HK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • SF SF511-S03IN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • 5 540U3C-A01HK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:i7-3517U
    • SF SF511-S03IN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:i3-2310M
  • Processor frequency
    • 5 540U3C-A01HK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:1.9 GHz
    • SF SF511-S03IN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:2.1 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 5 540U3C-A01HK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:4 MB
    • SF SF511-S03IN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:3 MB
  • Processor lithography
    • 5 540U3C-A01HK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:22 nm
    • SF SF511-S03IN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:32 nm

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Comparison of 540U3C-A01HK, SF511-S03IN
160 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneSilverUnknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
TouchscreenDiffersYesNo
Display brightnessKnown for one300 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi7-3517Ui3-2310M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers1.9 GHz2.1 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeSandy Bridge
SteppingDiffersL1J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1921
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 4 GB2 x 2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one1x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers524 GB500 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHybrid-HDDHDD
HDD interfaceDiffersSATA IISATA
Hybrid-HDD cache typeKnown for oneFlashUnknown — not stated by the source
Hybrid-HDD cache memoryKnown for one24 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDHC, SDXCMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M
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)Differs1150 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1660x116
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersSoundAliveHDA
Speaker powerDiffers2 W1.5 W
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.03.0+HS
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11nIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM76 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 7 Home Premium
Processor special features8 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers6571452220
Processor codeDiffersSR0N6SR04S
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 mm37.5 x 37.5 xrPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityDiffers52 Wh65 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers40 W60 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers1.69 kg2.4 kg
WidthKnown for one315.1 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one218.9 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one1.66 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one1.99 cmUnknown — not stated by the source

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