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Samsung 7 700G7C-S01CH Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM vs Samsung 9 900X3A-A04IN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2617M Laptop 33.8 cm (13.3") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 256 GB SSD Windows 7 Home Premium Silver

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  • 142specifications compared
  • 57differ
  • 85identical
  • 61known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • 7 700G7C-S01CH Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:Black
    • 9 900X3A-A04IN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2617M Laptop 33.8 cm (13.3") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 256 GB SSD Windows 7 Home Premium Silver:Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • 7 700G7C-S01CH Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • 9 900X3A-A04IN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2617M Laptop 33.8 cm (13.3") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 256 GB SSD Windows 7 Home Premium Silver:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Display resolution
    • 7 700G7C-S01CH Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • 9 900X3A-A04IN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2617M Laptop 33.8 cm (13.3") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 256 GB SSD Windows 7 Home Premium Silver:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Processor generation
    • 7 700G7C-S01CH Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • 9 900X3A-A04IN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2617M Laptop 33.8 cm (13.3") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 256 GB SSD Windows 7 Home Premium Silver:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • 7 700G7C-S01CH Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:i7-3610QM
    • 9 900X3A-A04IN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2617M Laptop 33.8 cm (13.3") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 256 GB SSD Windows 7 Home Premium Silver:i7-2617M
  • Processor cores
    • 7 700G7C-S01CH Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:4
    • 9 900X3A-A04IN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2617M Laptop 33.8 cm (13.3") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 256 GB SSD Windows 7 Home Premium Silver:2
  • Processor threads
    • 7 700G7C-S01CH Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:8
    • 9 900X3A-A04IN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2617M Laptop 33.8 cm (13.3") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 256 GB SSD Windows 7 Home Premium Silver:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 7 700G7C-S01CH Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:3.3 GHz
    • 9 900X3A-A04IN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2617M Laptop 33.8 cm (13.3") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 256 GB SSD Windows 7 Home Premium Silver:2.6 GHz

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203 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Housing materialKnown for oneAluminium, PlasticUnknown — not stated by the source
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLaptop
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeKnown for oneFull HDUnknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display brightness400 cd/m²400 cd/m²
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-3610QMi7-2617M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.3 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz1.5 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersSocket G2BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W17 W
TjunctionDiffers105 C100 C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2315
ECC supported by processorNoNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJ1
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1333 MHz1333 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers4x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.5 TB256 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers20
HDD capacityKnown for one750 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersBlu-Ray DVD ComboNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, xDUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
Graphics7 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 675MNot available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyDiffersIntel, NVIDIAIntel
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz950 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1660x116
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDHDA
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker powerDiffers2 W1.5 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs2 MP1.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
Optical drive interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network3 differ
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.03.0+HS
WWANKnown for oneNot installedUnknown — not stated by the source
Data networkKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
SIM card supportKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
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 quantityDiffers10
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Mini HDMI ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Mini-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
TV-outNoNo
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel HM76 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
GPS (satellite)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Drivers includedYesYes
Trial softwareKnown for oneNorton Internet SecurityUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features7 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm32 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 versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
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™DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers6489954616
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR03T
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers200 W40 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers3.81 kg1.31 kg
WidthDiffers409 mm328.5 mm
DepthDiffers284 mm227 mm
Height (front)Differs3.2 cm1.59 cm
Height (rear)Differs4.9 cm1.63 cm
Width (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32.8 cm (12.9")
Depth (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22.6 cm (8.9")
Height (front) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.57 cm (0.62")
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.63 cm (0.64")
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedYesYes
Bag includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Assisted GPS (A-GPS)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3/802.3u/802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Turbo MemoryKnown for one0 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC

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