Product comparison · 2 laptops

Samsung 3 NP300E7Z Intel® Pentium® B940 vs Samsung 7 NP700Z3C-S03DE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M

142specifications compared
57differ
85identical
62known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- 3 NP300E7Z Intel® Pentium® B940:43.9 cm (17.3")
- 7 NP700Z3C-S03DE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:35.6 cm (14")
Display surface
- 3 NP300E7Z Intel® Pentium® B940:Gloss
- 7 NP700Z3C-S03DE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:Matt
Processor family
- 3 NP300E7Z Intel® Pentium® B940:Intel® Pentium®
- 7 NP700Z3C-S03DE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- 3 NP300E7Z Intel® Pentium® B940:B940
- 7 NP700Z3C-S03DE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:i5-3210M
Processor threads
- 3 NP300E7Z Intel® Pentium® B940:2
- 7 NP700Z3C-S03DE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:4
Processor frequency
- 3 NP300E7Z Intel® Pentium® B940:2 GHz
- 7 NP700Z3C-S03DE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:2.5 GHz
Processor cache
- 3 NP300E7Z Intel® Pentium® B940:2 MB
- 7 NP700Z3C-S03DE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:3 MB
Processor cache type
- 3 NP300E7Z Intel® Pentium® B940:L3
- 7 NP700Z3C-S03DE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:Smart Cache

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Comparison of NP300E7Z, NP700Z3C-S03DE
204 specifications	A Samsung 3 NP300E7Z Intel® Pentium® B940 Model NP300E7Z View product	B Samsung 7 NP700Z3C-S03DE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Model NP700Z3C-S03DE View product
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Laptop
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Silver
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.9 cm (17.3")	35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution	1600 x 900 pixels	1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
HD type	HD+	HD+
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceDiffers	Gloss	Matt
Display brightnessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	300 cd/m²
Display response rise/fallKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 ms
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Pentium®	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	B940	i5-3210M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threadsDiffers	2	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2 GHz	2.5 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L3	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	PGA988	BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Pentium B900 Series for Mobile	Intel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffers	Sandy Bridge	Ivy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	85 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	2.0	3.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	20	25
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	3 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1333 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB	2 x 4 GB
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)	0	0
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	750 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	500 GB	750 GB
HDD interface	SATA II	SATA II
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520MX	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 GB
Graphics card family	Intel, NVIDIA	Intel, NVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffers	GDDR3	GDDR5
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequency	650 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1100 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0x166
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffers	HD, SoundAlive	HD
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speaker powerDiffers	3 W	2 W
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3 MP
Swivel webcamKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Optical driveidentical
LightScribe	No	No
Network3 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresDiffers	Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	3.0+HS	4.0
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXDiffers	No	Yes
Wi-Fi data rate (max)Known for one	150 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
WWANKnown for one	Not installed	Unknown — not stated by the source
Data networkKnown for one	Not supported	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u	Unknown — not stated by the source
4G WiMAXKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	0	1
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic portDiffers	No	Yes
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-outKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® HM65 Express	Intel HM76 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	103	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	FreeDOS	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Trial softwareKnown for one	Norton Online Backup	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Easy Partition Manager, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Samsung Support Center, Microsoft Office Starter 2010, WildTangent Game Console, Windows Live, Skype, Cyberlink Media Suite, Control Center, Easy Migration	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features18 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	No	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers	32 nm	22 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs	No	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Insider™Differs	No	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	55626	65708
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SR0N0
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)	31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.x	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	No	Yes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	8
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs	7 h	8 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	60 W	90 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Fingerprint reader	No	No
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BIOS, HDD
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.65 kg	2.1 kg
WidthDiffers	406.7 mm	325 mm
DepthDiffers	266.3 mm	226 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	23.7 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	325 x 226 x 23.7 mm
Height (front)Known for one	2.79 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	3.5 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	395 x 330 x 82 mm
Videoidentical
HD-ReadyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Power supply typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC/DC
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Volume controlKnown for one	Digital	Unknown — not stated by the source

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