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Samsung 5 NP500R4K Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop vs Samsung 5 NP550R5L Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop

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  • 126specifications compared
  • 38differ
  • 88identical
  • 17known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • 5 NP500R4K Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:White
    • 5 NP550R5L Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:Gold
  • Display diagonal
    • 5 NP500R4K Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
    • 5 NP550R5L Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • 5 NP500R4K Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • 5 NP550R5L Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • 5 NP500R4K Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:HD
    • 5 NP550R5L Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:Full HD
  • Processor generation
    • 5 NP500R4K Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • 5 NP550R5L Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • 5 NP500R4K Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:i7-5500U
    • 5 NP550R5L Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:i7-6500U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 5 NP500R4K Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:3 GHz
    • 5 NP550R5L Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:3.1 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 5 NP500R4K Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:2.4 GHz
    • 5 NP550R5L Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:2.5 GHz

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Comparison of NP500R4K, NP550R5L
143 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersWhiteGold
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers5th gen Intel® Core™ i76th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-5500Ui7-6500U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.5 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cache4 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168LGA 1356 (Socket B2)
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers32-bit, 64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-5500 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-6500 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersBroadwellSkylake
Bus typeDiffersDMI2OPI
SteppingDiffersF0D1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.6 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 W
Configurable TDP-down7.5 W7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyDiffers0.6 GHz0.8 GHz
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1212
PCI Express configurationsDiffers4x1, 2x41x4, 4x1
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memoryidentical
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB628 GB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacityDiffers256 GB128 GB
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA® GeForce® 940MX
Discrete graphics card memory2 GB2 GB
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 5500Intel® HD Graphics 520
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers16 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency300 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs950 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.212.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x16161916
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker power1.5 W1.5 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.1
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Drivers includedYesYes
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography14 nm14 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version1.001.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version1.001.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)NoNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version0.000.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
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)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
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)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers8521488194
Processor codeDiffersSR23WSR2EZ
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.3 mm42 X 24 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery capacity43 Wh43 Wh
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter powerKnown for one60 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.65 kg1.9 kg
WidthDiffers336 mm375 mm
DepthDiffers230.5 mm248 mm
HeightDiffers20.9 mm20.8 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Warranty cardYesYes

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