Product comparison · 2 laptops

Samsung Q NP-Q530 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M Laptop vs Samsung R NP-R710-AS04IT laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo P8600

121specifications compared
56differ
65identical
40known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Q NP-Q530 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M Laptop:Black, Silver
- R NP-R710-AS04IT laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo P8600:Black, Red
Display diagonal
- Q NP-Q530 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
- R NP-R710-AS04IT laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo P8600:43.2 cm (17")
Display resolution
- Q NP-Q530 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
- R NP-R710-AS04IT laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo P8600:1440 x 900 pixels
LED backlight
- Q NP-Q530 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M Laptop:Yes
- R NP-R710-AS04IT laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo P8600:No
Native aspect ratio
- Q NP-Q530 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M Laptop:16:9
- R NP-R710-AS04IT laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo P8600:16:10
Processor family
- Q NP-Q530 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
- R NP-R710-AS04IT laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo P8600:Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor model
- Q NP-Q530 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M Laptop:i5-450M
- R NP-R710-AS04IT laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo P8600:P8600
Processor threads
- Q NP-Q530 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M Laptop:4
- R NP-R710-AS04IT laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo P8600:2

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Comparison of NP-Q530, NP-R710-AS04IT
161 specifications	A Samsung Q NP-Q530 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M Laptop Model NP-Q530 View product	B Samsung R NP-R710-AS04IT laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo P8600 Model NP-R710-AS04IT View product
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for one	Laptop	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver	Black, Red
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	43.2 cm (17")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1440 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightDiffers	Yes	No
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	16:10
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor generationKnown for one	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	i5-450M	P8600
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threadsDiffers	4	2
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	2.66 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequency	2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	4.8 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L2
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 988	Socket 479
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-400 Series	Intel Core 2 Duo P8000 Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Arrandale	Penryn
Bus typeDiffers	DMI	FSB
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	K0	R1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	25 W
Tjunction	105 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	16	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	1x16	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	382 M	410 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	81 mm²	107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	18	9
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor front side busKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1066 MHz
Motherboard southbridgeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel ICH9M
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)	2 x 2 GB	2 x 2 GB
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	320 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	500 GB	320 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, SD, SDHC	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, xD
HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5"
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 330M	NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600M GT
Discrete graphics memory type	GDDR3	GDDR3
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Not available
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	500 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	766 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.512 GB
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	NVIDIA
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffers	HDA	HD
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speaker powerDiffers	1.5 W	2 W
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Network4 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,100 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	3.0+HS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsDiffers	IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Networking featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gigabit Ethernet
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® HM55 Express	Intel® PM45 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Keyboard number of keysDiffers	103	100
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows Vista Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features15 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	45 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	1.0	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	36 bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers	49022	35568
Processor codeDiffers	SLBTZ	SLGDZ
Processor package sizeDiffers	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28	35 x 35 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	SSE4.1/4.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	Yes	No
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	90 W
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.36 kg	3.08 kg
WidthDiffers	381 mm	395 mm
DepthDiffers	255 mm	279 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.7 cm	2.9 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.26 cm	3.7 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3 MP
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Internal modemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC

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