Product comparison · 2 laptops

Samsung RC NP-RC512 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop vs Samsung ATIV NP540U4E-K01PH laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U

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  • 121specifications compared
  • 45differ
  • 76identical
  • 52known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • RC NP-RC512 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop:Black, Silver
    • ATIV NP540U4E-K01PH laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • RC NP-RC512 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • ATIV NP540U4E-K01PH laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U:35.6 cm (14")
  • Touchscreen
    • RC NP-RC512 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop:No
    • ATIV NP540U4E-K01PH laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U:Yes
  • Processor family
    • RC NP-RC512 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • ATIV NP540U4E-K01PH laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • RC NP-RC512 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • ATIV NP540U4E-K01PH laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • RC NP-RC512 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop:i7-2670QM
    • ATIV NP540U4E-K01PH laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U:i5-3337U
  • Processor cores
    • RC NP-RC512 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop:4
    • ATIV NP540U4E-K01PH laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U:2
  • Processor threads
    • RC NP-RC512 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop:8
    • ATIV NP540U4E-K01PH laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U:4

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173 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200 cd/m²
Processor16 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i73rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-2670QMi5-3337U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1224BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
SteppingDiffersD2L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W17 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2218
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHybrid-HDD
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA II
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Hybrid-HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
Hybrid-HDD cache memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 GB
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDHC, MMC, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one750 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1160x166
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNot availableUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJBL Stereo
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJBL
Speaker powerDiffers1.5 W4 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,1000,100 Mbit/s
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel HM76 Express
Keyboard2 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadClickpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 8
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSamsung SideSync S Player S Gallery S Camera Evernote
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features6 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers5347072055
Processor codeDiffersSR02SSR0XL
Processor package sizeDiffers31 mm31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source57 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one60 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.52 kg1.95 kg
WidthDiffers381 mm338 mm
DepthDiffers256.5 mm234 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20.8 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.05 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.56 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Power cord includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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