Product comparison · 2 laptops

Samsung RC NP-RC530-S0ADE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM vs Samsung 4 NP400B5B-A02FR laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M

149specifications compared
42differ
107identical
49known for one product only

Key differences

Processor family
- RC NP-RC530-S0ADE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Intel® Core™ i7
- 4 NP400B5B-A02FR laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation
- RC NP-RC530-S0ADE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
- 4 NP400B5B-A02FR laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- RC NP-RC530-S0ADE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:i7-2630QM
- 4 NP400B5B-A02FR laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:i3-2350M
Processor cores
- RC NP-RC530-S0ADE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:4
- 4 NP400B5B-A02FR laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:2
Processor threads
- RC NP-RC530-S0ADE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:8
- 4 NP400B5B-A02FR laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:4
Processor frequency
- RC NP-RC530-S0ADE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2 GHz
- 4 NP400B5B-A02FR laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:2.3 GHz
Processor cache
- RC NP-RC530-S0ADE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:6 MB
- 4 NP400B5B-A02FR laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:3 MB
Stepping
- RC NP-RC530-S0ADE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:D2
- 4 NP400B5B-A02FR laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:J1

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Comparison of NP-RC530-S0ADE, NP400B5B-A02FR
198 specifications	A Samsung RC NP-RC530-S0ADE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Model NP-RC530-S0ADE View product	B Samsung 4 NP400B5B-A02FR laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M Model NP400B5B-A02FR View product
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Housing materialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Polycarbonate (PC)
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for one	HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display brightnessKnown for one	220 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i7-2630QM	i3-2350M
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	8	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	2.9 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	2 GHz	2.3 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	3 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 i7-2600 Mobile Series	Intel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Sandy Bridge	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	D2	J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	45 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	85 °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	20	23
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	6 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1333 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	640 GB	500 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	640 GB	500 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
HDD size	2.5"	2.5"
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, xD
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyDiffers	Intel, NVIDIA	Intel
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	GDDR3	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	1100 MHz	1150 MHz
On-board graphics card ID	0x116	0x116
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffers	HDA	HD
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speaker powerDiffers	2 W	1.5 W
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)	1.3 MP	1.3 MP
Swivel webcamKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive2 differ
LightScribeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
CD write speedKnown for one	24x	Unknown — not stated by the source
CD rewrite speedKnown for one	24x	Unknown — not stated by the source
CD-R write speedKnown for one	24x	Unknown — not stated by the source
CD-RW write speedKnown for one	24x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD-R write speed	8x	8x
DVD-R Double Layer write speedKnown for one	4x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RW write speedDiffers	6x	4x
DVD+R write speedKnown for one	8x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R Double Layer write speedDiffers	4x	2.4x
DVD+RW write speedKnown for one	8x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RAM write speed	5x	5x
CD read speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24x
CD-R read speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24x
CD-RW read speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10x
DVD-RAM read speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8x
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.0+HS
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	0	2
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
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 quantityDiffers	0	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
ExpressCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 mm
TV-outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® HM57 Express	Intel® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	101	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Drivers included	Yes	Yes
Trial softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Norton Internet Security
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 Technology	No	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)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	Yes	No
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 TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	52219	53438
Processor codeDiffers	SR02Y	SR0DN
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery1 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityDiffers	57.7 Wh	48 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one	5 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	90 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Password protection typeDiffers	HDD, User	BIOS, HDD
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.58 kg	2.5 kg
WidthDiffers	379.6 mm	370 mm
DepthDiffers	255.5 mm	248.3 mm
Height (front)Differs	3.24 cm	2.86 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.81 cm	3.53 cm
Videoidentical
HD-ReadyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE 802.3/802.3u/802.3ab
Power supply typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC/DC
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	EPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR

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