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Samsung 5 NP530U4C-A03MX laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U vs Samsung 6 NP600B5B-S02 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2640M Laptop

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  • 138specifications compared
  • 49differ
  • 89identical
  • 57known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • 5 NP530U4C-A03MX laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:Silver
    • 6 NP600B5B-S02 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2640M Laptop:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • 5 NP530U4C-A03MX laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:35.6 cm (14")
    • 6 NP600B5B-S02 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2640M Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • 5 NP530U4C-A03MX laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:1366 x 768 pixels
    • 6 NP600B5B-S02 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2640M Laptop:1600 x 900 pixels
  • Processor family
    • 5 NP530U4C-A03MX laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:Intel® Core™ i5
    • 6 NP600B5B-S02 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2640M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • 5 NP530U4C-A03MX laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • 6 NP600B5B-S02 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2640M Laptop:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • 5 NP530U4C-A03MX laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:i5-3317U
    • 6 NP600B5B-S02 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2640M Laptop:i7-2640M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 5 NP530U4C-A03MX laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:2.6 GHz
    • 6 NP600B5B-S02 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2640M Laptop:3.5 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 5 NP530U4C-A03MX laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:1.7 GHz
    • 6 NP600B5B-S02 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2640M Laptop:2.8 GHz

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195 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLaptop
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD+
Display number of coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.78 million colours
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 cd/m²
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-3317Ui7-2640M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeSandy Bridge
SteppingDiffersL1J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1728
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1023Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 2 GB1 x 4 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATA IISATA
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® NVS™ 4200M
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz1300 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1660x116
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2048 x 1536 pixels
Graphics card familyKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDAHD
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Speaker powerDiffers2 W1.5 W
Optical driveidentical
CD read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
CD write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
CD-R read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
CD-R write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
CD-RW read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
CD-RW write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
DVD-R read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD-R write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD-RW read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD-RW write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6x
DVD+R read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD+R write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD+RW read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD+RW write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD-RAM write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5x
Network1 differ
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM76 ExpressIntel® QM67 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source101
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Processor special features6 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers6570753464
Processor codeDiffersSR0N8SR03R
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 mm37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
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
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Battery capacityDiffers48 Wh66 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDDUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 45 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-32 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 95%
Operating shockKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source122 G
Non-operating shockKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source163 G
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.81 kg2.63 kg
WidthDiffers333 mm370 mm
DepthDiffers229.5 mm248.3 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.86 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.53 cm
HeightKnown for one20.9 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Width (imperial)Known for one33.3 cm (13.1")Unknown — not stated by the source
Depth (imperial)Known for one22.9 cm (9")Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (imperial)Known for one2.08 cm (0.82")Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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