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Samsung RF NP-RF711-S08UK laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM vs Samsung 5 NP550P7C-T04DE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M

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  • 138specifications compared
  • 46differ
  • 92identical
  • 46known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • RF NP-RF711-S08UK laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Black
    • 5 NP550P7C-T04DE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:Anthracite
  • Display resolution
    • RF NP-RF711-S08UK laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:1600 x 900 pixels
    • 5 NP550P7C-T04DE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • RF NP-RF711-S08UK laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:HD+
    • 5 NP550P7C-T04DE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • RF NP-RF711-S08UK laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • 5 NP550P7C-T04DE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • RF NP-RF711-S08UK laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • 5 NP550P7C-T04DE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • RF NP-RF711-S08UK laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:i7-2670QM
    • 5 NP550P7C-T04DE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:i5-3210M
  • Processor cores
    • RF NP-RF711-S08UK laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:4
    • 5 NP550P7C-T04DE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:2
  • Processor threads
    • RF NP-RF711-S08UK laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:8
    • 5 NP550P7C-T04DE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:4

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184 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackAnthracite
Form factorKnown for oneClamshellUnknown — not stated by the source
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePlastic
Display2 differ
Display diagonal43.9 cm (17.3")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersHD+Full HD
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i73rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-2670QMi5-3210M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequency3.1 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2.5 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1224BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersD2L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 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)Differs2225
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memoryidentical
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 x 2 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB750 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers21
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersBlu-Ray DVD ComboDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCMMC, SDHC, SDXC
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA II
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540MNot available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyDiffersIntel, NVIDIANVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
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)Differs1200 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1160x166
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.048 GB
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDHigh Definition Audio
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakersDiffers23
Speaker powerKnown for one3 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)1.3 MP1.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
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 ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers3.0+HS4.0
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Wi-Fi data rate (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
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 quantityDiffers01
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard languageKnown for oneEnglishUnknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicrosoft Office 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 IDDiffers5347065708
Processor codeDiffersSR02SSR0N0
Processor package sizeDiffers31 mm31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
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
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cells66
Battery capacityDiffers5200 mAh56 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter power90 W90 W
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeDiffersBIOSBIOS, HDD
HDD user passwordKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.9 kg3.05 kg
WidthDiffers415.8 mm408.3 mm
DepthDiffers276.1 mm269.9 mm
HeightKnown for one32.3 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one415.8 x 276.1 x 32.3 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.92 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.19 cm
Videoidentical
HD-ReadyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Indication lightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Volume controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDigital
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR

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