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Samsung 9 900X3C-A01US Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop 33.8 cm (13.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Windows 7 Home Premium Black vs Samsung 5 NP530U3C-A02US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U

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  • 140specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 131identical
  • 23known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • 9 900X3C-A01US Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop 33.8 cm (13.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Windows 7 Home Premium Black:Black
    • 5 NP530U3C-A02US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:Silver
  • Display resolution
    • 9 900X3C-A01US Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop 33.8 cm (13.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Windows 7 Home Premium Black:1600 x 900 pixels
    • 5 NP530U3C-A02US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:1366 x 768 pixels
  • HD type
    • 9 900X3C-A01US Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop 33.8 cm (13.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Windows 7 Home Premium Black:HD+
    • 5 NP530U3C-A02US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:HD
  • Display brightness
    • 9 900X3C-A01US Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop 33.8 cm (13.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Windows 7 Home Premium Black:400 cd/m²
    • 5 NP530U3C-A02US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:300 cd/m²
  • Speaker power
    • 9 900X3C-A01US Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop 33.8 cm (13.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Windows 7 Home Premium Black:1.5 W
    • 5 NP530U3C-A02US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:2 W
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • 9 900X3C-A01US Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop 33.8 cm (13.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Windows 7 Home Premium Black:0
    • 5 NP530U3C-A02US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:1
  • Battery capacity
    • 9 900X3C-A01US Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop 33.8 cm (13.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Windows 7 Home Premium Black:44 Wh
    • 5 NP530U3C-A02US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:6100 mAh
  • Battery life (max)
    • 9 900X3C-A01US Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop 33.8 cm (13.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Windows 7 Home Premium Black:9 h
    • 5 NP530U3C-A02US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:7 h

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163 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
Form factorKnown for oneClamshellUnknown — not stated by the source
Display3 differ
Display diagonal33.8 cm (13.3")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
HD typeDiffersHD+HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display brightnessDiffers400 cd/m²300 cd/m²
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation3rd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modeli5-3317Ui5-3317U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequency2.6 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor frequency1.7 GHz1.7 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1023BGA 1023
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile series
Processor codenameIvy BridgeIvy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingL1L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)17 W17 W
Tjunction105 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)1717
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memoryidentical
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity128 GB128 GB
Storage mediaSSDSSD
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacity128 GB128 GB
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
Graphics card familyIntelIntel
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequency350 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1050 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1660x166
Audio1 differ
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSoundAlive
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker powerDiffers1.5 W2 W
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)1.3 MP1.3 MP
Rear cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeNoNo
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity11
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) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
TV-outNoNo
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadNoNo
Keyboard number of keys8080
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography22 nm22 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 version1.001.00
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)YesYes
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™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK ID6570765707
Processor codeSR0N8SR0N8
Processor package size31.0 x 24.0 mm31.0 x 24.0 mm
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cells44
Battery capacityDiffers44 Wh6100 mAh
Battery life (max)Differs9 h7 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter power40 W40 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers1.15 kg1.49 kg
Width (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source31.5 cm (12.4")
Depth (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21.8 cm (8.6")
Height (front) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.47 cm (0.58")
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.75 cm (0.69")
WidthKnown for one312 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one218 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one12.7 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Internal modemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Videoidentical
HD-ReadyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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