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Samsung 5 NP530U3C-A01US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U vs Samsung 7 NP700Z5C-S01UK laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3615QM

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  • 127specifications compared
  • 36differ
  • 91identical
  • 50known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • 5 NP530U3C-A01US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • 7 NP700Z5C-S01UK laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3615QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • 5 NP530U3C-A01US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:1366 x 768 pixels
    • 7 NP700Z5C-S01UK laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3615QM:1600 x 900 pixels
  • HD type
    • 5 NP530U3C-A01US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:HD
    • 7 NP700Z5C-S01UK laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3615QM:HD+
  • Processor family
    • 5 NP530U3C-A01US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:Intel® Core™ i5
    • 7 NP700Z5C-S01UK laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3615QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • 5 NP530U3C-A01US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • 7 NP700Z5C-S01UK laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3615QM:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • 5 NP530U3C-A01US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:i5-3317U
    • 7 NP700Z5C-S01UK laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3615QM:i7-3615QM
  • Processor cores
    • 5 NP530U3C-A01US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:2
    • 7 NP700Z5C-S01UK laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3615QM:4
  • Processor threads
    • 5 NP530U3C-A01US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:4
    • 7 NP700Z5C-S01UK laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3615QM:8

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177 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for oneLaptopUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourSilverSilver
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceClamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersHDHD+
Display number of coloursKnown for one16.78 million coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display brightnessKnown for one300 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-3317Ui7-3615QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz3.3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz2.3 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023BGA 1224
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile series
Processor codenameIvy BridgeIvy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersL1E1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W45 W
Tjunction105 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1723
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers524 GB1 TB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD±RW
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 640M
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelIntel, NVIDIA
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1660x166
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneSoundAliveUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker powerKnown for one2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear cameraKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Disc types supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD+RW DL, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-RW DL
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit Ethernet, WLANUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11gUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
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
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one80Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNorton Internet Security
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 lithography22 nm22 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 Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
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® 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® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers6570764900
Processor codeDiffersSR0N8SR0MP
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 mm31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1224)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityDiffers6100 mAh80 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one7 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers40 W90 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD
HDD recoveryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers1.52 kg2.4 kg
Width (imperial)Known for one31.5 cm (12.4")Unknown — not stated by the source
Depth (imperial)Known for one21.8 cm (8.6")Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front) (imperial)Known for one1.47 cm (0.58")Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for one1.75 cm (0.69")Unknown — not stated by the source
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source362 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source239 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source362 x 239 x 24 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Number of products includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel HM76 Express
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWEEE

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