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Samsung RC NP-RC730-S0FDE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M vs Samsung 5 NP550P7C-S02DE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM

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  • 156specifications compared
  • 44differ
  • 112identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • RC NP-RC730-S0FDE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:Black, Silver
    • 5 NP550P7C-S02DE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:Anthracite
  • Processor family
    • RC NP-RC730-S0FDE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • 5 NP550P7C-S02DE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • RC NP-RC730-S0FDE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • 5 NP550P7C-S02DE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • RC NP-RC730-S0FDE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:i5-2450M
    • 5 NP550P7C-S02DE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:i7-3610QM
  • Processor cores
    • RC NP-RC730-S0FDE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:2
    • 5 NP550P7C-S02DE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:4
  • Processor threads
    • RC NP-RC730-S0FDE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:4
    • 5 NP550P7C-S02DE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • RC NP-RC730-S0FDE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:3.1 GHz
    • 5 NP550P7C-S02DE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:3.3 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • RC NP-RC730-S0FDE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:2.5 GHz
    • 5 NP550P7C-S02DE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:2.3 GHz

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196 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverAnthracite
Displayidentical
Display response rise/fallKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 ms
Display brightnessKnown for one250 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
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 socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSocket G2
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
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
SteppingKnown for oneJ1Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Memory slots (available)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB750 GB
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB750 GB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA II
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD±RW
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650M
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 oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
NVIDIA Optimus technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Speaker powerKnown for one2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Rear cameraKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet, WLANEthernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi data rate (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 Mbit/s
WWANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot installed
Data networkKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
S-Video portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
TV-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Parallel ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Bundled softwareDiffersAdobe Acrobat Reader, Microsoft Office Starter 2010Microsoft Office 2010 Starter
Processor special features4 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers5345264899
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSR04ZUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery capacityDiffers57.7 Wh56 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs4.5 h5.5 h
Battery recharge timeKnown for one3 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers60 W90 W
Security1 differ
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Password protection typeDiffersHDD, UserBIOS, HDD, User
HDD user passwordKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.8 kg2.99 kg
WidthDiffers411.4 mm408.3 mm
DepthDiffers272.8 mm260.4 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source29.2 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.16 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.94 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersYesAC
Other featuresidentical
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Volume controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDigital
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC

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