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Samsung 5 NP530U3C-A03US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U vs Samsung 9 NP900X3D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2537M Laptop

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  • 141specifications compared
  • 34differ
  • 107identical
  • 55known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • 5 NP530U3C-A03US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:1366 x 768 pixels
    • 9 NP900X3D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2537M Laptop:1600 x 900 pixels
  • HD type
    • 5 NP530U3C-A03US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:HD
    • 9 NP900X3D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2537M Laptop:HD+
  • Display brightness
    • 5 NP530U3C-A03US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:300 cd/m²
    • 9 NP900X3D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2537M Laptop:400 cd/m²
  • Processor generation
    • 5 NP530U3C-A03US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • 9 NP900X3D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2537M Laptop:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • 5 NP530U3C-A03US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:i5-3317U
    • 9 NP900X3D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2537M Laptop:i5-2537M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 5 NP530U3C-A03US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:2.6 GHz
    • 9 NP900X3D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2537M Laptop:2.3 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 5 NP530U3C-A03US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:1.7 GHz
    • 9 NP900X3D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2537M Laptop:1.4 GHz
  • Processor lithography
    • 5 NP530U3C-A03US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:22 nm
    • 9 NP900X3D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2537M Laptop:32 nm

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Comparison of NP530U3C-A03US, NP900X3D
196 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourSilverSilver
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceClamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonal33.8 cm (13.3")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersHDHD+
Display number of coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.78 million colours
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Display brightnessDiffers300 cd/m²400 cd/m²
Processor10 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-3317Ui5-2537M
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz2.3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz1.4 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1023BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-2500 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersL1J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)17 W17 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °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)Differs1714
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity128 GB128 GB
Storage mediaSSDSSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 GB
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacity128 GB128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
Graphics card familyIntelIntel
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequency350 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz900 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1660x116
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersSoundAliveHD
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker powerDiffers2 W1.5 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)1.3 MP1.3 MP
Rear cameraKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
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
WWANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot installed
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit Ethernet, WLANUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity11
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) portsDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM75 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Numeric keypadNoNo
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard number of keysDiffers8086
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTZ
Keyboard languageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGerman
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features7 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 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 TechnologyDiffersNoYes
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™DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers6570754619
Processor codeDiffersSR0N8SR03W
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 mm31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cells44
Battery capacityDiffers6100 mAh3610 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter power40 W40 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)YesYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-15 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers1.49 kg1.16 kg
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source313.8 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source218.5 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source13 mm
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
Packaging dataidentical
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source475 x 300 x 110 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
TV tuner integratedNoNo
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC

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