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Samsung 5 NP540U4E Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Laptop vs Samsung ATIV NP870Z5E Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3635QM Laptop

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  • 129specifications compared
  • 40differ
  • 89identical
  • 54known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • 5 NP540U4E Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
    • ATIV NP870Z5E Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3635QM Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • 5 NP540U4E Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • ATIV NP870Z5E Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3635QM Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • 5 NP540U4E Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Laptop:HD
    • ATIV NP870Z5E Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3635QM Laptop:Full HD
  • Display brightness
    • 5 NP540U4E Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Laptop:200 cd/m²
    • ATIV NP870Z5E Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3635QM Laptop:300 cd/m²
  • Processor family
    • 5 NP540U4E Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • ATIV NP870Z5E Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3635QM Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • 5 NP540U4E Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • ATIV NP870Z5E Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3635QM Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • 5 NP540U4E Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Laptop:i5-3337U
    • ATIV NP870Z5E Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3635QM Laptop:i7-3635QM
  • Processor cores
    • 5 NP540U4E Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Laptop:2
    • ATIV NP870Z5E Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3635QM Laptop:4

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Comparison of NP540U4E, NP870Z5E
183 specifications
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
Display brightnessDiffers200 cd/m²300 cd/m²
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-3337Ui7-3635QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.7 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023BGA 1224
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile series
FSB ParityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneL1Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W35 W
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one18Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOn-board
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x SO-DIMM
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHybrid-HDDHDD
Hybrid-HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Hybrid-HDD cache memoryKnown for one24 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableAMD Radeon HD 8870M
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1200 MHz
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersJBL StereoSoundAlive
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Data networkKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
4G WiMAXKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Mini HDMI ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
LAN/VGA combo portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Line-inKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-outKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Performanceidentical
GPS (satellite)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard2 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersClickpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in touchpadKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8 ProWindows 8
Trial softwareKnown for oneMicrosoft Office, Norton Internet SecurityUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for oneSamsung SideSync S Player S Gallery S CameraUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features2 differ
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers7205571460
Processor codeKnown for oneSR0XLUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 (BGA1023)31 x 24 mm
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one57 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 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
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.95 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers338 mm376 mm
DepthDiffers234 mm249.9 mm
HeightDiffers20.8 mm20.9 mm
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
64-bit computingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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