Product comparison · 2 laptops

Samsung Q NP-QX412-S01DE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M vs Samsung RF NP-RF511-S03DE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM

138specifications compared
34differ
104identical
64known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Q NP-QX412-S01DE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:35.6 cm (14")
- RF NP-RF511-S03DE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
Processor family
- Q NP-QX412-S01DE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:Intel® Core™ i5
- RF NP-RF511-S03DE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- Q NP-QX412-S01DE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
- RF NP-RF511-S03DE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- Q NP-QX412-S01DE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:i5-2520M
- RF NP-RF511-S03DE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:i7-2630QM
Processor cores
- Q NP-QX412-S01DE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:2
- RF NP-RF511-S03DE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:4
Processor threads
- Q NP-QX412-S01DE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:4
- RF NP-RF511-S03DE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:8
Processor boost frequency
- Q NP-QX412-S01DE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:3.2 GHz
- RF NP-RF511-S03DE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2.9 GHz
Processor frequency
- Q NP-QX412-S01DE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:2.5 GHz
- RF NP-RF511-S03DE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2 GHz

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Comparison of NP-QX412-S01DE, NP-RF511-S03DE
202 specifications	A Samsung Q NP-QX412-S01DE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Model NP-QX412-S01DE View product	B Samsung RF NP-RF511-S03DE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Model NP-RF511-S03DE View product
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Housing materialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Plastic
Product typeKnown for one	Laptop	Unknown — not stated by the source
Form factorKnown for one	Clamshell	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	35.6 cm (14")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display brightnessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	300 cd/m²
TouchscreenKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for one	HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for one	Gloss	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i5-2520M	i7-2630QM
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.2 GHz	2.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.5 GHz	2 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	Socket 988	Socket 988
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-2500 Mobile Series	Intel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Sandy Bridge	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	J1	D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	45 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	25	20
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	6 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	2 x 2 GB	1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsDiffers	1x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	640 GB
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	320 GB	640 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	Blu-Ray ROM
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage mediaKnown for one	HDD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M
Graphics card family	NVIDIA	NVIDIA
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 3000	Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequency	650 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1300 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card ID	0x116	0x116
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	1 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	GDDR3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	1.024 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffers	SRS	HDA
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speaker powerDiffers	3 W	2 W
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)	1.3 MP	1.3 MP
Front cameraKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
CD-R read speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24x
CD-R write speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24x
CD-RW read speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24x
CD-RW write speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24x
DVD-R read speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8x
DVD-R write speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8x
DVD-R Double Layer read speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4x
DVD-R Double Layer write speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4x
DVD-RW read speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6x
DVD-RW write speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6x
DVD+R read speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8x
DVD+R write speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8x
DVD+R Double Layer read speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4x
DVD+R Double Layer write speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4x
DVD+RW read speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8x
DVD+RW write speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8x
DVD-RAM read speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5x
DVD-RAM write speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5x
BD-R write speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4x
BD-R Dual Layer write speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x
BD-RE write speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4x
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffers	IEEE 802.11 b/g/n	Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.0+HS
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	2	2
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 port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-outKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HM55 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Full-size keyboard	Yes	Yes
Keyboard number of keysDiffers	88	101
Keyboard layout	QWERTY	QWERTY
Numeric keypadKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Trial softwareKnown for one	Norton Internet Security	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Samsung Update Plus; Easy Display Manger; Easy Battery Manager; Easy Network Manager; Easy SpeedUp Manager; Adobe Acrobat Reader; Samsung Support Center.	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	52229	52219
Processor codeDiffers	SR048	SR02Y
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5200 mAh
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	7.7 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	90 W	90 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Password protection type	BIOS, HDD	BIOS, HDD
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.3 kg	2.6 kg
WidthDiffers	348 mm	379.6 mm
DepthDiffers	246 mm	255.5 mm
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.14 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.7 cm
HeightKnown for one	27 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.3/802.3u/802.3ab	Unknown — not stated by the source

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