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Samsung RV NP-RV420-A01IN laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M vs Samsung 5 NP530U4C-A03MX laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U

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  • 133specifications compared
  • 42differ
  • 91identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • RV NP-RV420-A01IN laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:Black, Silver
    • 5 NP530U4C-A03MX laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:Silver
  • Processor family
    • RV NP-RV420-A01IN laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • 5 NP530U4C-A03MX laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • RV NP-RV420-A01IN laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • 5 NP530U4C-A03MX laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • RV NP-RV420-A01IN laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:i3-2310M
    • 5 NP530U4C-A03MX laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:i5-3317U
  • Processor frequency
    • RV NP-RV420-A01IN laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2.1 GHz
    • 5 NP530U4C-A03MX laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:1.7 GHz
  • Processor lithography
    • RV NP-RV420-A01IN laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:32 nm
    • 5 NP530U4C-A03MX laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:22 nm
  • Processor codename
    • RV NP-RV420-A01IN laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:Sandy Bridge
    • 5 NP530U4C-A03MX laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:Ivy Bridge
  • Stepping
    • RV NP-RV420-A01IN laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:J1
    • 5 NP530U4C-A03MX laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:L1

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Comparison of NP-RV420-A01IN, NP530U4C-A03MX
166 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverSilver
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceClamshell
Processor11 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i33rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-2310Mi5-3317U
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz1.7 GHz
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
SteppingDiffersJ1L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W17 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2117
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers3 GB6 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers1333 MHz1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB1 x 2 GB
Memory slots (available)Differs01
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one32 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers640 GB750 GB
HDD capacityDiffers640 GB750 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA II
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1160x166
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersHD Audio + SRS Sound EffectHDA
Speaker powerDiffers3 W2 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network2 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Bluetooth versionDiffers3.0+HS4.0
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel HM76 Express
Keyboardidentical
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one87Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home BasicWindows 7 Home Premium
Trial softwareKnown for oneNorton Internet SecurityUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for oneSamsung Recovery Solution Samsung Update Plus Easy Display Manager Easy Battery Manager Easy Network Manager Easy SpeedUp Manager Adobe Acrobat Reader Samsung Support CentreUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features8 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5222065707
Processor codeDiffersSR04SSR0N8
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 xrPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)31.0 x 24.0 mm
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers68
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter powerKnown for one60 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.2 kg1.81 kg
WidthDiffers345.9 mm333 mm
DepthDiffers238 mm229.5 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20.9 mm
Width (imperial)Differs34.5 cm (13.6")33.3 cm (13.1")
Depth (imperial)Differs23.6 cm (9.3")22.9 cm (9")
Height (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.08 cm (0.82")
Height (front)Known for one3.14 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.48 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front) (imperial)Known for one3.12 cm (1.23")Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for one3.48 cm (1.37")Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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