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Samsung 9 900X1B-A01PL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M 29.5 cm (11.6") 2 GB DDR3-SDRAM 64 GB SSD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Home Premium Black vs Samsung RV RV520-A02PL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M

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  • 112specifications compared
  • 30differ
  • 82identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • 9 900X1B-A01PL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M 29.5 cm (11.6") 2 GB DDR3-SDRAM 64 GB SSD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Home Premium Black:Black
    • RV RV520-A02PL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:Black, Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • 9 900X1B-A01PL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M 29.5 cm (11.6") 2 GB DDR3-SDRAM 64 GB SSD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Home Premium Black:29.5 cm (11.6")
    • RV RV520-A02PL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor model
    • 9 900X1B-A01PL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M 29.5 cm (11.6") 2 GB DDR3-SDRAM 64 GB SSD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Home Premium Black:i3-2357M
    • RV RV520-A02PL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:i3-2310M
  • Processor frequency
    • 9 900X1B-A01PL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M 29.5 cm (11.6") 2 GB DDR3-SDRAM 64 GB SSD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Home Premium Black:1.3 GHz
    • RV RV520-A02PL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2.1 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • 9 900X1B-A01PL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M 29.5 cm (11.6") 2 GB DDR3-SDRAM 64 GB SSD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Home Premium Black:L3
    • RV RV520-A02PL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:Smart Cache
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • 9 900X1B-A01PL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M 29.5 cm (11.6") 2 GB DDR3-SDRAM 64 GB SSD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Home Premium Black:17 W
    • RV RV520-A02PL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:35 W
  • PCI Express configurations
    • 9 900X1B-A01PL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M 29.5 cm (11.6") 2 GB DDR3-SDRAM 64 GB SSD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Home Premium Black:1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
    • RV RV520-A02PL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
  • Internal memory
    • 9 900X1B-A01PL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M 29.5 cm (11.6") 2 GB DDR3-SDRAM 64 GB SSD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Home Premium Black:2 GB
    • RV RV520-A02PL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:3 GB

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153 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Silver
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers29.5 cm (11.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display brightnessKnown for one340 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation2nd gen Intel® Core™ i32nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi3-2357Mi3-2310M
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor frequencyDiffers1.3 GHz2.1 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1023
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameSandy BridgeSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJ1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W35 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB3 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 2 GB1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB
Memory slotsDiffers1x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)00
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1333 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers64 GB500 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage mediaKnown for oneSSDUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one64 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableIntel® HD Graphics
Graphics card familyIntelIntel
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs950 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x116
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD, SRS 3D
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker power1.5 W1.5 W
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)1.3 MP1.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
Optical drive interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one3.0+HSUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers13
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers10
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 quantityDiffers01
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-outKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)NoNo
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)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source52220
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR04S
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 mm37.5 x 37.5 xrPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityDiffers42 Wh48 Wh
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.06 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers298 mm381.6 mm
DepthDiffers197.5 mm256.2 mm
HeightDiffers16.5 mm34.9 mm
Width (imperial)Known for one29.7 cm (11.7")Unknown — not stated by the source
Depth (imperial)Known for one19.6 cm (7.7")Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (imperial)Known for one1.63 cm (0.64")Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC

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