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Samsung RC NP-RC730-S0FDE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M vs Samsung 3 NP300E5C Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M

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  • 137specifications compared
  • 38differ
  • 99identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Black, Silver
    • Black
  • Display diagonal
    • 43.9 cm (17.3")
    • 39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • 1600 x 900 pixels
    • 1366 x 768 pixels
  • Processor generation
    • 2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • 3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • i5-2450M
    • i5-3210M
  • Processor lithography
    • 32 nm
    • 22 nm
  • Processor codename
    • Sandy Bridge
    • Ivy Bridge
  • Stepping
    • J1
    • L1

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180 specifications
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Samsung

RC NP-RC730-S0FDE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M

Model NP-RC730-S0FDE

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Samsung

3 NP300E5C Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M

Model NP300E5C

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Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for oneLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Housing materialKnown for onePlastic
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneNo
HD typeKnown for oneHD+
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display brightnessKnown for one250 cd/m²
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-2450Mi5-3210M
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequency3.1 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequency2.5 GHz2.5 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersJ1L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)2525
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1023
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB6 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers1333 MHz1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB750 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB750 GB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA II
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 620M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GB
Graphics card familyIntel, NVIDIAIntel, NVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequency650 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1300 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1160x166
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one1
Audio1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYes
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker powerDiffers2 W1.5 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Audio systemKnown for oneHD
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MP
Rear cameraKnown for oneNo
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one1
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel® HM75 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Keyboard number of keysDiffers101104
Windows keysKnown for oneYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Trial softwareKnown for oneNorton Internet Security
Bundled softwareKnown for oneAdobe Acrobat Reader, Microsoft Office Starter 2010
Processor special features6 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5345265708
Processor codeDiffersSR04ZSR0N0
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells66
Battery capacityKnown for one57.7 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one4.5 h
Battery recharge timeKnown for one3 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter power60 W60 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNo
Password protection typeDiffersHDD, UserBIOS, HDD
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.8 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers411.4 mm367.9 mm
DepthDiffers272.8 mm243 mm
Height (front)Differs3.16 cm2.9 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.94 cm3.49 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYes
Cables includedKnown for oneYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
3DKnown for oneNo
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneAC
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for oneYes
CertificationKnown for oneTCO 3.0
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STAR

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