Product comparison · 2 laptops

Samsung 550P7C S03 vs Samsung 3 NP305V5Z AMD A8 A8-3510MX

69specifications compared
27differ
42identical
126known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- 550P7C S03:Anthracite
- 3 NP305V5Z AMD A8 A8-3510MX:Black
Display diagonal
- 550P7C S03:43.9 cm (17.3")
- 3 NP305V5Z AMD A8 A8-3510MX:39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution
- 550P7C S03:1600 x 900 pixels
- 3 NP305V5Z AMD A8 A8-3510MX:1366 x 768 pixels
HD type
- 550P7C S03:HD+
- 3 NP305V5Z AMD A8 A8-3510MX:HD
Processor manufacturer
- 550P7C S03:Intel
- 3 NP305V5Z AMD A8 A8-3510MX:AMD
Processor family
- 550P7C S03:Intel® Core™ i7
- 3 NP305V5Z AMD A8 A8-3510MX:AMD A8
Processor model
- 550P7C S03:i7-3610QM
- 3 NP305V5Z AMD A8 A8-3510MX:A8-3510MX
Processor frequency
- 550P7C S03:2.3 GHz
- 3 NP305V5Z AMD A8 A8-3510MX:1.8 GHz

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Comparison of 550P7C S03, NP305V5Z
195 specifications	A Samsung 550P7C S03 View product	B Samsung 3 NP305V5Z AMD A8 A8-3510MX Model NP305V5Z View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Anthracite	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.9 cm (17.3")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1600 x 900 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeDiffers	HD+	HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display brightnessKnown for one	220 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display response rise/fallKnown for one	16 ms	Unknown — not stated by the source
TouchscreenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Matt
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffers	Intel	AMD
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	AMD A8
Processor generationKnown for one	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	i7-3610QM	A8-3510MX
Processor coresKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor threadsKnown for one	8	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	3.3 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.3 GHz	1.8 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	4 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L2
Processor socketKnown for one	Socket G2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithographyKnown for one	22 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor operating modesKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesKnown for one	Intel Core i7-3600 Mobile series	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameKnown for one	Ivy Bridge	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for one	DMI	Unknown — not stated by the source
FSB ParityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one	45 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionKnown for one	105 C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	16	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	1x16, 2x8	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	3.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	23	Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	1600 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	2 x 4 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Differs	0	1
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	640 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	1 TB	640 GB
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one	2.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA II
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650M	AMD Radeon HD 6690G2
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel, NVIDIA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory type	GDDR3	GDDR3
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics 4000	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	650 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	1100 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	0x166	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Audio1 differ
Audio system	HD	HD
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Built-in subwooferDiffers	Yes	No
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)	1.3 MP	1.3 MP
Swivel webcamKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Optical driveidentical
CD read speedKnown for one	24x	Unknown — not stated by the source
CD write speedKnown for one	24x	Unknown — not stated by the source
CD rewrite speedKnown for one	24x	Unknown — not stated by the source
CD-R read speedKnown for one	24x	Unknown — not stated by the source
CD-R write speedKnown for one	24x	Unknown — not stated by the source
CD-RW read speedKnown for one	24x	Unknown — not stated by the source
CD-RW write speedKnown for one	24x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD-R read speedKnown for one	8x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD-R write speedKnown for one	8x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD-R Double Layer read speedKnown for one	6x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD-R Double Layer write speedKnown for one	6x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RW read speedKnown for one	6x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RW write speedKnown for one	6x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R read speedKnown for one	8x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R write speedKnown for one	8x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R Double Layer read speedKnown for one	6x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R Double Layer write speedKnown for one	6x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD+RW read speedKnown for one	8x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD+RW write speedKnown for one	8x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RAM read speedKnown for one	5x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RAM write speedKnown for one	5x	Unknown — not stated by the source
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
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 versionDiffers	4.0	3.0+HS
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gigabit Ethernet
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel HM76 Express	AMD A60M
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad + Scroll zone	Touchpad + Scroll zone
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboard	Yes	Yes
Keyboard number of keysDiffers	101	103
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	Russian
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	FreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Trial softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Norton Internet Security
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	- Easy Partition Manager - Samsung Support Center - Microsoft Office Starter 2010 - Easy File share - Easy Content Share - Cyberlink Youcam - Control Center - Easy Migration
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Execute Disable BitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	22 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDKnown for one	64899	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeKnown for one	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	AVX	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	56 Wh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	5.5 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	90 W	60 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
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
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.99 kg	2.45 kg
WidthDiffers	408.3 mm	366.9 mm
DepthDiffers	260.4 mm	240 mm
HeightKnown for one	29.2 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.99 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.16 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Power supply typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC/DC
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC

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