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Samsung 3 NP-RC530-S0FDE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M vs Samsung 5 NP550P5C-S02DE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM

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  • 142specifications compared
  • 39differ
  • 103identical
  • 48known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • 3 NP-RC530-S0FDE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:Black
    • 5 NP550P5C-S02DE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:Grey, Silver
  • Processor family
    • 3 NP-RC530-S0FDE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • 5 NP550P5C-S02DE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • 3 NP-RC530-S0FDE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • 5 NP550P5C-S02DE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • 3 NP-RC530-S0FDE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:i5-2450M
    • 5 NP550P5C-S02DE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:i7-3610QM
  • Processor cores
    • 3 NP-RC530-S0FDE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:2
    • 5 NP550P5C-S02DE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:4
  • Processor threads
    • 3 NP-RC530-S0FDE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:4
    • 5 NP550P5C-S02DE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 3 NP-RC530-S0FDE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:3.1 GHz
    • 5 NP550P5C-S02DE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:3.3 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 3 NP-RC530-S0FDE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:2.5 GHz
    • 5 NP550P5C-S02DE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:2.3 GHz

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190 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey, Silver
Displayidentical
Display response rise/fallKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 ms
Processor16 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-2450Mi7-3610QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3.3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
SteppingKnown for oneJ1Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2523
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSocket G2
Memoryidentical
Memory slots (available)Known for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR3GDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1300 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1160x166
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDAJBL 2.1
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for one2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Swivel webcamKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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
BD-R write speedKnown for one4xUnknown — not stated by the source
BD-R Dual Layer write speedKnown for one2xUnknown — not stated by the source
BD-RE write speedKnown for one4xUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboardidentical
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicrosoft Office 2010 Starter
Processor special features4 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers5345264899
Processor codeKnown for oneSR04ZUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery capacityDiffers57.7 Wh56 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs3.5 h5.7 h
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
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 W
Security1 differ
Password protection typeDiffersHDD, UserBIOS, HDD
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.58 kg2.5 kg
WidthDiffers379.6 mm367.9 mm
DepthDiffers255.5 mm242.8 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.24 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.81 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source29.9 mm
Videoidentical
HD-ReadyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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