Product comparison · 2 laptops

Samsung 7 700G7C-S73Y Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM vs Samsung 9 900X3D-A54 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U 33.8 cm (13.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Windows 7 Home Premium Silver

135specifications compared
44differ
91identical
23known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- 7 700G7C-S73Y Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:Yellow
- 9 900X3D-A54 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U 33.8 cm (13.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Windows 7 Home Premium Silver:Silver
Display diagonal
- 7 700G7C-S73Y Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:43.9 cm (17.3")
- 9 900X3D-A54 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U 33.8 cm (13.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Windows 7 Home Premium Silver:33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolution
- 7 700G7C-S73Y Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
- 9 900X3D-A54 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U 33.8 cm (13.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Windows 7 Home Premium Silver:1600 x 900 pixels
HD type
- 7 700G7C-S73Y Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:Full HD
- 9 900X3D-A54 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U 33.8 cm (13.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Windows 7 Home Premium Silver:HD+
Processor family
- 7 700G7C-S73Y Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:Intel® Core™ i7
- 9 900X3D-A54 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U 33.8 cm (13.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Windows 7 Home Premium Silver:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- 7 700G7C-S73Y Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
- 9 900X3D-A54 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U 33.8 cm (13.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Windows 7 Home Premium Silver:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- 7 700G7C-S73Y Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:i7-3610QM
- 9 900X3D-A54 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U 33.8 cm (13.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Windows 7 Home Premium Silver:i5-3317U
Processor cores
- 7 700G7C-S73Y Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:4
- 9 900X3D-A54 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U 33.8 cm (13.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Windows 7 Home Premium Silver:2

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Comparison of 700G7C-S73Y, 900X3D-A54
158 specifications	A Samsung 7 700G7C-S73Y Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Model 700G7C-S73Y View product	B Samsung 9 900X3D-A54 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U 33.8 cm (13.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Windows 7 Home Premium Silver Model 900X3D-A54 View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Yellow	Silver
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.9 cm (17.3")	33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeDiffers	Full HD	HD+
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i7-3610QM	i5-3317U
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	8	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.3 GHz	2.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.3 GHz	1.7 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	Socket G2	BGA 1023
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-3600 Mobile series	Intel Core i5-3300 Mobile series
Processor codename	Ivy Bridge	Ivy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	45 W	17 W
TjunctionDiffers	105 C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	3.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	23	17
ECC supported by processor	No	No
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	L1
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	2 x 4 GB	1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	4x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1.12 TB	128 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	Hybrid-HDD	SSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	1 TB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA II	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Flash memoryKnown for one	128 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	Blu-Ray ROM	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
SSD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	128 GB
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyDiffers	AMD, Intel	Intel
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	GDDR5	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 4000	Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	650 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1100 MHz	1050 MHz
On-board graphics card ID	0x166	0x166
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not available
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffers	Dolby Home Theater	SoundAlive
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speaker powerDiffers	2 W	1.5 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3 MP
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	1
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers	1	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel HM76 Express	Intel® HM75 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard backlit	Yes	Yes
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	64899	65707
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)	31.0 x 24.0 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SR0N8
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	8	4
Battery capacityDiffers	89 Wh	44 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	120 W	40 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	Yes	No
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers	409.8 mm	313.8 mm
DepthDiffers	284.8 mm	218.5 mm
Height (front)Known for one	3.29 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	4.98 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.13 kg
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	13.2 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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