Product comparison · 2 laptops

Samsung R NP-R428 Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4500 Laptop vs Samsung R NP-R538 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M Laptop

108specifications compared
26differ
82identical
46known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- R NP-R428 Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4500 Laptop:Black, Grey
- R NP-R538 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M Laptop:Black
Display diagonal
- R NP-R428 Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4500 Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
- R NP-R538 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
Processor family
- R NP-R428 Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4500 Laptop:Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core
- R NP-R538 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- R NP-R428 Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4500 Laptop:T4500
- R NP-R538 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M Laptop:i3-370M
Processor threads
- R NP-R428 Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4500 Laptop:2
- R NP-R538 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M Laptop:4
Processor frequency
- R NP-R428 Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4500 Laptop:2.3 GHz
- R NP-R538 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M Laptop:2.4 GHz
Processor cache
- R NP-R428 Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4500 Laptop:1 MB
- R NP-R538 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M Laptop:3 MB
Processor lithography
- R NP-R428 Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4500 Laptop:45 nm
- R NP-R538 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M Laptop:32 nm

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Comparison of NP-R428, NP-R538
154 specifications	A Samsung R NP-R428 Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4500 Laptop Model NP-R428 View product	B Samsung R NP-R538 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M Laptop Model NP-R538 View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black, Grey	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	35.6 cm (14")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gloss
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	T4500	i3-370M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threadsDiffers	2	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.3 GHz	2.4 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	1 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers	45 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Penryn	Arrandale
Bus typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DMI
FSB ParityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	K0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
TjunctionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	90 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x16
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	410 M	382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	107 mm²	81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	18
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor front side busKnown for one	800 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Motherboard southbridgeKnown for one	Intel ICH9M	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	3 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory form factor	SO-DIMM	SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 2 GB	1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity	320 GB	320 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacity	320 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 cards	MMC, SD, SDHC	MMC, SD, SDHC
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board graphics card familyDiffers	Intel® GMA	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® GMA 4500M	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	667 MHz
Audioidentical
Audio system	HDA	HDA
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speaker power	1.5 W	1.5 W
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
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
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100 Mbit/s	10,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Data network	Not supported	Not supported
Networking standards	IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n	IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
4G WiMAX	No	No
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	2.1+EDR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity	3	3
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 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
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® GL40 Express	Intel® HM55 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	FreeDOS	FreeDOS
Processor special features7 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	45 nm
Idle StatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs	No	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	No	Yes
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® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	42925	49020
Processor codeDiffers	SLGZC	SLBUK
Processor package sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells	6	6
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	60 W	60 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	2.26 kg	2.4 kg
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes

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