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Samsung 5 550P5C-S08 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop vs Samsung 7 700Z3C-S05 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop

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  • 201specifications compared
  • 36differ
  • 165identical
  • 16known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • 5 550P5C-S08 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop:Anthracite
    • 7 700Z3C-S05 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • 5 550P5C-S08 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • 7 700Z3C-S05 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor family
    • 5 550P5C-S08 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • 7 700Z3C-S05 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • 5 550P5C-S08 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • 7 700Z3C-S05 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • 5 550P5C-S08 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop:i7-3610QM
    • 7 700Z3C-S05 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:i5-3210M
  • Processor cores
    • 5 550P5C-S08 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop:4
    • 7 700Z3C-S05 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:2
  • Processor threads
    • 5 550P5C-S08 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop:8
    • 7 700Z3C-S05 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 5 550P5C-S08 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop:3.3 GHz
    • 7 700Z3C-S05 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:3.1 GHz

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Comparison of 550P5C-S08, 700Z3C-S05
217 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersAnthraciteSilver
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution1600 x 900 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeHD+HD+
Display number of colours16.78 million colours16.78 million colours
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceMattMatt
Display brightness300 cd/m²300 cd/m²
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i73rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-3610QMi5-3210M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.3 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.5 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersSocket G2BGA 1023
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
Processor codenameIvy BridgeIvy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceL1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W35 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)Differs2325
Maximum number of SMP processors11
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs2 x 4 GB1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM1x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)00
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)8 GB8 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity1 TB1 TB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity1 TB1 TB
HDD interfaceSATA IISATA II
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
HDD size2.5"2.5"
Number of SSDs installed00
Flash memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Optical drive typeDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMMC, SDMMC, SD
SSD capacityKnown for one0 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M
Graphics card familyIntel, NVIDIAIntel, NVIDIA
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)1100 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1660x166
Number of discrete graphics cards11
Number of discrete graphics cards installed11
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemHDHD
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker power2 W2 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)1.3 MP1.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeNoNo
CD-R read speed24x24x
CD-R write speed24x24x
Optical drive interfaceSATASATA
DVD-R read speed8x8x
DVD-R write speed8x8x
DVD-R Double Layer write speed6x6x
DVD-RW read speed8x8x
DVD-RW write speed6x6x
DVD+R read speed8x8x
DVD+R write speed8x8x
DVD+R Double Layer write speed6x6x
DVD+RW read speed8x8x
DVD+RW write speed8x8x
DVD-RAM read speed5x5x
DVD-RAM write speed5x5x
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
WWANNot installedNot installed
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
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
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel HM76 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboard2 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Keyboard number of keysDiffers10188
Windows keysYesYes
Keyboard layoutQWERTZQWERTZ
Keyboard languageGermanGerman
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 8 Pro
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features3 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)DiffersNoYes
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 CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers6489965708
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR0N0
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells66
Battery capacityDiffers48 Wh65 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs5.5 h8.5 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W60 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output voltage19 V19 V
Power auto-sensingYesYes
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Fingerprint readerNoNo
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeYesYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)10 - 35 °C10 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-15 - 60 °C-15 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)20 - 80%20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.5 kg2.07 kg
WidthDiffers367.9 mm325 mm
DepthDiffers24.8 mm226 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source23.7 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.99 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.04 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data1 differ
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs418 x 100 x 385 mm395 x 330 x 82 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.89 kg
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedACAC
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Warranty cardYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
3DNoNo
TV tuner integratedNoNo
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC

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