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Product comparison · 2 laptops

Samsung Q NP-Q430-JU01US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M vs Samsung R NP-R540-JA06US laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M

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  • 125specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 103identical
  • 15known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • 35.6 cm (14")
    • 39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor family
    • Intel® Core™ i5
    • Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • 4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • i5-460M
    • i3-380M
  • Processor socket
    • BGA 1288
    • PGA988
  • Tjunction
    • 105 °C
    • 90 °C
  • Total storage capacity
    • 500 GB
    • 320 GB
  • HDD capacity
    • 500 GB
    • 320 GB

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140 specifications
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Samsung

Q NP-Q430-JU01US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M

Model NP-Q430-JU01US

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Samsung

R NP-R540-JA06US laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M

Model NP-R540-JA06US

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Designidentical
Product colourBlack, SilverBlack, Silver
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
LED backlightYesYes
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-460Mi3-380M
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor frequency2.53 GHz2.53 GHz
System bus rate2.5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1288PGA988
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-400 SeriesIntel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameArrandaleArrandale
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C90 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x161x16
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
Number of Processing Die Transistors382 M382 M
Processing Die size81 mm²81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)1919
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.8 GHz
SteppingKnown for oneK0
Memoryidentical
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB320 GB
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB320 GB
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMMC, SD, SDHC
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 310MIntel® HD Graphics
Graphics card familyDiffersNVIDIAIntel
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequency500 MHz500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs766 MHz667 MHz
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneSRS Premium Sound
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker power1.5 W1.5 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)0.3 MP0.3 MP
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothNoNo
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity33
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
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 quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
TV-outNoNo
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYes
Keyboard number of keysDiffers88103
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography45 nm45 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
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 Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
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)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.0No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)DiffersYes36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers5017950178
Processor package sizerPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1/4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYes
Processor codeKnown for oneSLC22
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells66
Battery life (max)Known for one4.5 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter power60 W60 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.38 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers342.9 mm378.5 mm
DepthDiffers238.8 mm254 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.23 cm
Height (rear)Known for one3.81 cm
Width (imperial)Differs34.3 cm (13.5")37.9 cm (14.9")
Depth (imperial)Differs23.9 cm (9.4")25.4 cm (10")
Height (front) (imperial)Known for one3.23 cm (1.27")
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for one3.81 cm (1.5")
HeightKnown for one33 mm
Height (imperial)Known for one3.3 cm (1.3")
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Power supply typeAC/DCAC/DC
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Silver

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