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Samsung 5 550P5C-S01RU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM vs Samsung 7 700G7C-T02TH Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM

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  • 147specifications compared
  • 36differ
  • 111identical
  • 8known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • 5 550P5C-S01RU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:Grey
    • 7 700G7C-T02TH Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:Yellow
  • Display diagonal
    • 5 550P5C-S01RU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • 7 700G7C-T02TH Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • 5 550P5C-S01RU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:1600 x 900 pixels
    • 7 700G7C-T02TH Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • 5 550P5C-S01RU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:HD+
    • 7 700G7C-T02TH Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:Full HD
  • Processor model
    • 5 550P5C-S01RU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:i7-3610QM
    • 7 700G7C-T02TH Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:i7-3630QM
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 5 550P5C-S01RU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:3.3 GHz
    • 7 700G7C-T02TH Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:3.4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 5 550P5C-S01RU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:2.3 GHz
    • 7 700G7C-T02TH Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:2.4 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • 5 550P5C-S01RU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:Socket G2
    • 7 700G7C-T02TH Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:PGA988

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Comparison of 550P5C-S01RU, 700G7C-T02TH
155 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersGreyYellow
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersHD+Full HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation3rd gen Intel® Core™ i73rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-3610QMi7-3630QM
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.3 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache6 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersSocket G2PGA988
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile series
Processor codenameIvy BridgeIvy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceE1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)45 W45 W
TjunctionDiffers105 C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2324
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs2 x 4 GB4 x 4 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Storage6 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB1.5 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHybrid-HDD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers12
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB750 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA II
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Flash memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Optical drive typeBlu-Ray DVD ComboBlu-Ray DVD Combo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCMemory Stick (MS), MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650MAMD Radeon HD 7870M
Discrete graphics card memory2 GB2 GB
Graphics card familyDiffersIntel, NVIDIAAMD, Intel
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR3GDDR5
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 frequency650 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1660x166
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSoundAliveDolby Home Theater
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Built-in subwooferYesYes
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs1.3 MP2 MP
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 & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
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 quantityDiffers01
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel HM76 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 8
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features1 differ
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)NoNo
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)NoNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers6489971459
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR0UX
Processor package size37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers68
Battery capacityDiffers57 Wh89 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter power120 W120 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg3.81 kg
WidthDiffers367.9 mm409.8 mm
DepthDiffers242.8 mm284.8 mm
Height (front)Differs2.99 cm3.29 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.04 cm4.98 cm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo

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