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Samsung 5 NP530U3C-A03TH laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U vs Samsung 5 NP530U4C-S03TH laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U

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  • 145specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 123identical
  • 13known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • 5 NP530U3C-A03TH laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:Grey
    • 5 NP530U4C-S03TH laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • 5 NP530U3C-A03TH laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • 5 NP530U4C-S03TH laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:35.6 cm (14")
  • Internal memory
    • 5 NP530U3C-A03TH laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:4 GB
    • 5 NP530U4C-S03TH laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:6 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • 5 NP530U3C-A03TH laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:500 GB
    • 5 NP530U4C-S03TH laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:1 TB
  • Storage media
    • 5 NP530U3C-A03TH laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:Hybrid-HDD
    • 5 NP530U4C-S03TH laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:HDD+SSD
  • HDD capacity
    • 5 NP530U3C-A03TH laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:500 GB
    • 5 NP530U4C-S03TH laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:1 TB
  • Optical drive type
    • 5 NP530U3C-A03TH laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:No
    • 5 NP530U4C-S03TH laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:DVD Super Multi
  • Discrete graphics card
    • 5 NP530U3C-A03TH laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:No
    • 5 NP530U4C-S03TH laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:Yes

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Comparison of NP530U3C-A03TH, NP530U4C-S03TH
158 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersGreySilver
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation3rd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modeli5-3317Ui5-3317U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequency2.6 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor frequency1.7 GHz1.7 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1023BGA 1023
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile series
Processor codenameIvy BridgeIvy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingL1L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)17 W17 W
Tjunction105 °C105 °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)1717
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB6 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory slots1x SO-DIMM1x SO-DIMM
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHybrid-HDDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD interfaceSATA IISATA II
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Hybrid-HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Hybrid-HDD cache memoryKnown for one24 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 620M
Graphics card familyIntelIntel
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 4000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequency350 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1050 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1660x166
Audioidentical
Audio systemSoundAliveSoundAlive
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)1.3 MP1.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeNoNo
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Ports & interfaces4 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 quantityDiffers01
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM76 ExpressIntel® HM75 Express
Keyboard2 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Keyboard number of keysDiffers8187
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special featuresidentical
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 ID6570765707
Processor codeSR0N8SR0N8
Processor package size31.0 x 24.0 mm31.0 x 24.0 mm
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers48
Battery capacityDiffers45 Wh45.3 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers40 W60 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.52 kg1.81 kg
WidthDiffers315.1 mm333 mm
DepthDiffers218.9 mm229.5 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20.9 mm
Height (front)Known for one1.49 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one1.76 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC

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