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Samsung 7 700Z5A-S02UK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M vs Samsung Q Q530-JT02ZA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M

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  • 113specifications compared
  • 44differ
  • 69identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • 7 700Z5A-S02UK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Aluminium
    • Q Q530-JT02ZA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:Black, Silver
  • Display resolution
    • 7 700Z5A-S02UK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:1600 x 900 pixels
    • Q Q530-JT02ZA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Processor generation
    • 7 700Z5A-S02UK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Q Q530-JT02ZA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • 7 700Z5A-S02UK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
    • Q Q530-JT02ZA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:i5-520M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 7 700Z5A-S02UK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:3 GHz
    • Q Q530-JT02ZA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:2.93 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • 7 700Z5A-S02UK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:5 GT/s
    • Q Q530-JT02ZA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:2.5 GT/s
  • Processor socket
    • 7 700Z5A-S02UK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Socket 988
    • Q Q530-JT02ZA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:BGA 956
  • Processor codename
    • 7 700Z5A-S02UK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Sandy Bridge
    • Q Q530-JT02ZA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:Arrandale

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154 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersAluminiumBlack, Silver
Display1 differ
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
HD typeKnown for oneHD+Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-2430Mi5-520M
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz2.93 GHz
Processor frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 956
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-500 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeArrandale
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersJ1C2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2418
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB320 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB320 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCMMC, SD, SDHC
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 330M
Graphics card familyDiffersATINVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz766 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x116Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSRS
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Optical driveidentical
Optical drive interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothNoNo
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers13
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
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 quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features16 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm45 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
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 Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
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)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.01.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers5345047341
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXSSE4.1/4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSR04WUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.29 kg2.36 kg
WidthDiffers362 mm381 mm
DepthDiffers238.5 mm255 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.7 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.26 cm
HeightKnown for one23.9 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Width (imperial)Known for one36.1 cm (14.2")Unknown — not stated by the source
Depth (imperial)Known for one23.6 cm (9.3")Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (imperial)Known for one2.39 cm (0.94")Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source

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