Product comparison · 2 laptops

Samsung NC210-A02BE Intel Atom® N550 Netbook vs Samsung R RC520-S03BE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M

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  • 75specifications compared
  • 36differ
  • 39identical
  • 112known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • NC210-A02BE Intel Atom® N550 Netbook:25.6 cm (10.1")
    • R RC520-S03BE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • NC210-A02BE Intel Atom® N550 Netbook:1024 x 600 pixels
    • R RC520-S03BE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • NC210-A02BE Intel Atom® N550 Netbook:5:3
    • R RC520-S03BE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:16:9
  • Processor family
    • NC210-A02BE Intel Atom® N550 Netbook:Intel Atom®
    • R RC520-S03BE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • NC210-A02BE Intel Atom® N550 Netbook:N550
    • R RC520-S03BE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:i3-2310M
  • Processor frequency
    • NC210-A02BE Intel Atom® N550 Netbook:1.5 GHz
    • R RC520-S03BE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2.1 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • NC210-A02BE Intel Atom® N550 Netbook:2.5 GT/s
    • R RC520-S03BE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:5 GT/s
  • Processor cache
    • NC210-A02BE Intel Atom® N550 Netbook:1 MB
    • R RC520-S03BE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:3 MB

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Comparison of NC210-A02BE, RC520-S03BE
187 specifications
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers25.6 cm (10.1")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1024 x 600 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers5:316:9
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel Atom®Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersN550i3-2310M
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor frequencyDiffers1.5 GHz2.1 GHz
System bus rateDiffers2.5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersPineviewSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJ1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs8.5 W35 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor front side busKnown for one667 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one176 MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one87 mm²Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers1 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers2 GB8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 1 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers250 GB640 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
HDD capacityDiffers250 GB640 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCMMC, SD, SDHC
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelNVIDIA
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x116
Graphics cardKnown for oneGMA 3150Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
CD read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
CD write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
CD-R read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
CD-R write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
CD-RW read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
DVD-R read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD-R write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD-R Double Layer read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD-R Double Layer write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x
DVD-RW read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD-RW write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6x
DVD+R read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD+R write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD+R Double Layer read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD+R Double Layer write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x
DVD+RW read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD+RW write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD-RAM read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5x
DVD-RAM write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5x
Network3 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wireless technologyDiffers802.11 b/g/nWi-Fi
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneFast EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one3.0+HSUnknown — not stated by the source
SIM card supportKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers34
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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 inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
TV-in portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
TV-outNoNo
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Parallel ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 1.1 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
ATI XGP ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Port replicatorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard layoutAZERTYAZERTY
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 StarterWindows 7 Home Premium
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Trial softwareKnown for oneNorton Internet Security 2010Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for oneEasy Resolution Manager, Samsung Update Plus, Easy Display Manager, Easy Battery Manager, Easy Network Manager, Easy SpeedUp Manager, Adobe Reader, Easy File Share, Samsung Support Center, Microsoft Office Starter 2010Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 nm
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers5015452220
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR04S
Processor package sizeDiffers22 x 22 mm37.5 x 37.5 xrPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE2, SSE3, SSSE3AVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells66
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one10.7 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC adapter powerKnown for one40 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers1.18 kg2.48 kg
WidthDiffers259 mm381.7 mm
DepthDiffers179.5 mm256.5 mm
Height (front)Differs2.15 cm2.92 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.37 cm3.51 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Remote control includedNoNo
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Video inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Assisted GPS (A-GPS)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for oneNetbookUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for one1.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel NM10Unknown — not stated by the source
GPS (satellite)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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