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Product comparison · 2 laptops

Samsung 3 NP300E7A Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M vs Samsung RC RC730-S03FR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM

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  • 142specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 114identical
  • 12known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • 43.2 cm (17")
    • 43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor family
    • Intel® Core™ i5
    • Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • 2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • 2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • i5-2430M
    • i7-2670QM
  • Processor cores
    • 2
    • 4
  • Processor threads
    • 4
    • 8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 3 GHz
    • 3.1 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 2.4 GHz
    • 2.2 GHz

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154 specifications
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Samsung

3 NP300E7A Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M

Model NP300E7A

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Samsung

RC RC730-S03FR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM

Model RC730-S03FR

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Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.2 cm (17")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution1600 x 900 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeHD+HD+
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneGloss
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-2430Mi7-2670QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.2 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1224
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameSandy BridgeSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersJ1D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2422
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Differs01
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacity750 GB750 GB
Storage mediaKnown for oneHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity750 GB750 GB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATA IISATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLBlu-Ray DVD Combo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520MXNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GB
Graphics card familyNVIDIANVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR3GDDR3
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequency650 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1200 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1160x116
Audioidentical
Audio systemHDHD
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker power1.5 W1.5 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MP
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one3.0+HS
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0
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
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Keyboard number of keys104104
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography32 nm32 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)NoNo
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 IDDiffers5345053470
Processor codeDiffersSR04WSR02S
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)31 mm
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells66
Battery capacityDiffers4400 mAh5200 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one4.6 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter power90 W90 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Password protection typeBIOS, HDDBIOS, HDD
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneTCO 3.0
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.65 kg2.9 kg
WidthDiffers406.7 mm415.8 mm
DepthDiffers266.3 mm276.1 mm
HeightDiffers35 mm37.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Power requirements100 - 240V100 - 240V
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneBlack, Silver

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