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Samsung Book 6 NP680Z5E vs Samsung Book 9 Plus NP940X3G

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  • 158specifications compared
  • 50differ
  • 108identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Book 6 NP680Z5E:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Book 9 Plus NP940X3G:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Book 6 NP680Z5E:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Book 9 Plus NP940X3G:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • Book 6 NP680Z5E:HD
    • Book 9 Plus NP940X3G:Full HD
  • Processor generation
    • Book 6 NP680Z5E:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Book 9 Plus NP940X3G:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Book 6 NP680Z5E:i5-3230M
    • Book 9 Plus NP940X3G:i5-4200U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Book 6 NP680Z5E:3.2 GHz
    • Book 9 Plus NP940X3G:2.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Book 6 NP680Z5E:2.6 GHz
    • Book 9 Plus NP940X3G:1.6 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • Book 6 NP680Z5E:BGA 1023
    • Book 9 Plus NP940X3G:BGA 1168

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Comparison of Book 6 NP680Z5E, Book 9 Plus NP940X3G
192 specifications
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
Processor14 differ
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-3230Mi5-4200U
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.2 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz1.6 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023BGA 1168
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeHaswell
Bus typeDiffersDMIDMI2
SteppingDiffersL1C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W15 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1612
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x4, 2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one26Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Memory form factorDiffersOn-board + SO-DIMMOn-board
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one1x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB128 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 8850MNot available
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 4400
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1660xA16
Number of discrete graphics cards installedDiffers10
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Wi-Fi data rate (max)Known for one300 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Micro HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Software2 differ
Trial softwareDiffersNorton Internet Security, Norton Online BackupNorton Internet Security
Bundled softwareDiffersEvernote Microsoft Office Trial Settings Support Centre SW Update RecoverySamsung SideSync Samsung HomeSync Lite S Player+ S PhotoStudio S Camera+ Evernote Microsoft Office Trial Settings Support Centre SW Update Recovery
Processor special features9 differ
Intel Active Management Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.5
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.5
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers7205675459
Processor codeDiffersSR0WXSR170
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 (BGA1023)40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXAVX 2.0
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one22 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source55.5 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W40 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.44 kg1.39 kg
WidthDiffers274.6 mm319.6 mm
DepthDiffers249.9 mm222.9 mm
HeightDiffers24.6 mm13.6 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Mouse includedDiffersYesNo
Interface adapters includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSamsung LAN port - Ethernet LAN (RJ-45)
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel HM76 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source

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