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Samsung Book 7 NP730U3E vs Samsung RV NP-RV520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop

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  • 130specifications compared
  • 50differ
  • 80identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Book 7 NP730U3E:Metallic
    • RV NP-RV520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:Black, Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • Book 7 NP730U3E:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • RV NP-RV520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • Book 7 NP730U3E:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • RV NP-RV520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Book 7 NP730U3E:Intel® Core™ i7
    • RV NP-RV520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • Book 7 NP730U3E:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • RV NP-RV520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Book 7 NP730U3E:i7-3537U
    • RV NP-RV520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:i3-2310M
  • Processor frequency
    • Book 7 NP730U3E:2 GHz
    • RV NP-RV520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:2.1 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Book 7 NP730U3E:4 MB
    • RV NP-RV520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:3 MB

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Comparison of Book 7 NP730U3E, NP-RV520
174 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersMetallicBlack, Silver
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
Display brightnessKnown for one350 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi7-3537Ui3-2310M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.1 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.1 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeSandy Bridge
SteppingDiffersL1J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2021
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB3 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 4 GB1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB320 GB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one256 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDHC, SDXCMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source320 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 8570MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1660x116
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.512 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemKnown for oneSoundAliveUnknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneJBLUnknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerDiffers2 W1.5 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11gUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.03.0+HS
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Data networkKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers23
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers10
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM76 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboard2 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersClickpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 7 Home Basic
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSamsung Update Plus, Easy Display Manager, Easy Battery Manager, Easy Network Manager, Easy SpeedUp Manager, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Samsung Support Center
Processor special features8 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers7205452220
Processor codeDiffersSR0XGSR04S
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 xrPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 W
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.46 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers324 mm381.6 mm
DepthDiffers224 mm256.2 mm
HeightKnown for one17.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.19 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.49 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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