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Samsung 3 NP300V4A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M vs Samsung RF RF711-S03US Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM

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  • 125specifications compared
  • 32differ
  • 93identical
  • 66known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • 3 NP300V4A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:Black
    • RF RF711-S03US Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Black, Blue
  • Display diagonal
    • 3 NP300V4A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:35.6 cm (14")
    • RF RF711-S03US Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor family
    • 3 NP300V4A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • RF RF711-S03US Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • 3 NP300V4A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • RF RF711-S03US Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • 3 NP300V4A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:i3-2310M
    • RF RF711-S03US Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:i7-2630QM
  • Processor cores
    • 3 NP300V4A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2
    • RF RF711-S03US Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:4
  • Processor threads
    • 3 NP300V4A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:4
    • RF RF711-S03US Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:8
  • Processor frequency
    • 3 NP300V4A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2.1 GHz
    • RF RF711-S03US Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2 GHz

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Comparison of NP300V4A, RF711-S03US
191 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Blue
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAluminium, Plastic
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")43.9 cm (17.3")
TouchscreenNoNo
LED backlightYesYes
Display resolutionKnown for one1366 x 768 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioKnown for one16:9Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i32nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-2310Mi7-2630QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz2 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023Socket 988
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-2300 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)Differs2120
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers640 GB750 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source750 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiBlu-Ray DVD Combo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelNVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
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)1100 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1160x116
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)1.3 MP1.3 MP
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0+HS
WWANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot installed
Data networkKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
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
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Modem (RJ-11) ports00
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
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNorton Internet Security
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
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)DiffersNoYes
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® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5222052219
Processor codeDiffersSR04SSR02Y
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 xrPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells66
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 h
Battery capacityKnown for one4400 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Gold
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.25 kg2.9 kg
Width (imperial)Differs33.2 cm (13.1")41.4 cm (16.3")
Depth (imperial)Differs23 cm (9.06")27.4 cm (10.8")
Height (front) (imperial)Differs3 cm (1.18")3.23 cm (1.27")
Height (rear) (imperial)Differs3.15 cm (1.24")3.78 cm (1.49")
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
AC adapter includedYesYes
Bag includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Remote control includedNoNo
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Intel Turbo MemoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 GB
Internal modemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
TV tuner integratedNoNo
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Optical driveidentical
CD read speedKnown for one24xUnknown — not stated by the source
CD write speedKnown for one24xUnknown — not stated by the source
CD-R read speedKnown for one24xUnknown — not stated by the source
CD-R write speedKnown for one24xUnknown — not stated by the source
CD-RW read speedKnown for one24xUnknown — not stated by the source
CD-RW write speedKnown for one24xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-R read speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-R write speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-R Double Layer read speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-R Double Layer write speedKnown for one4xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RW read speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RW write speedKnown for one6xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R read speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R write speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R Double Layer read speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R Double Layer write speedKnown for one4xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+RW read speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+RW write speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RAM read speedKnown for one5xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RAM write speedKnown for one5xUnknown — not stated by the source

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