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Samsung RC NP-RC530-S0CSE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM vs Samsung 5 NP550P7C-T01IT laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM

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  • 141specifications compared
  • 45differ
  • 96identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • RC NP-RC530-S0CSE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Black
    • 5 NP550P7C-T01IT laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • RC NP-RC530-S0CSE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • 5 NP550P7C-T01IT laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • RC NP-RC530-S0CSE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:1366 x 768 pixels
    • 5 NP550P7C-T01IT laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:1600 x 900 pixels
  • HD type
    • RC NP-RC530-S0CSE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:HD
    • 5 NP550P7C-T01IT laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:HD+
  • Processor generation
    • RC NP-RC530-S0CSE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • 5 NP550P7C-T01IT laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • RC NP-RC530-S0CSE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:i7-2630QM
    • 5 NP550P7C-T01IT laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:i7-3610QM
  • Processor boost frequency
    • RC NP-RC530-S0CSE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2.9 GHz
    • 5 NP550P7C-T01IT laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:3.3 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • RC NP-RC530-S0CSE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2 GHz
    • 5 NP550P7C-T01IT laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:2.3 GHz

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182 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
HD typeDiffersHDHD+
Display brightnessKnown for one220 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor12 differ
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i73rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-2630QMi7-3610QM
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz3.3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.3 GHz
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988Socket G2
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
SteppingKnown for oneD2Unknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2023
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers1333 MHz1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB2 x 4 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB2 TB
Number of HDDs installedDiffers12
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA II
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLBlu-Ray ROM
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1160x166
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDAJBL
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for one2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Swivel webcamKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
CD write speedKnown for one24xUnknown — not stated by the source
CD rewrite speedKnown for one24xUnknown — not stated by the source
CD-R write speedKnown for one24xUnknown — not stated by the source
CD-RW write speedKnown for one24xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-R write speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-R Double Layer write speedKnown for one4xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RW write speedKnown for one6xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R write speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R Double Layer write speedKnown for one4xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+RW write speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RAM write speedKnown for one5xUnknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers3.0+HS4.0
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM57 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboardidentical
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor ARK IDDiffers5221964899
Processor codeKnown for oneSR02YUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one5200 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Security2 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeDiffersHDD, UserBIOS, HDD
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.58 kg3.05 kg
WidthDiffers379.6 mm408.3 mm
DepthDiffers255.5 mm269.9 mm
Height (front)Differs3.24 cm2.92 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.81 cm3.19 cm
Videoidentical
HD-ReadyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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