Product comparison · 2 laptops

Samsung 5 NP550P5C-T01PL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM vs Samsung 7 NP700Z3C-S01IT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M

135specifications compared
36differ
99identical
26known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- 5 NP550P5C-T01PL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
- 7 NP700Z3C-S01IT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution
- 5 NP550P5C-T01PL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:1366 x 768 pixels
- 7 NP700Z3C-S01IT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:1600 x 900 pixels
HD type
- 5 NP550P5C-T01PL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:HD
- 7 NP700Z3C-S01IT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:HD+
Processor family
- 5 NP550P5C-T01PL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:Intel® Core™ i7
- 7 NP700Z3C-S01IT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- 5 NP550P5C-T01PL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
- 7 NP700Z3C-S01IT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- 5 NP550P5C-T01PL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:i7-3610QM
- 7 NP700Z3C-S01IT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:i5-3210M
Processor cores
- 5 NP550P5C-T01PL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:4
- 7 NP700Z3C-S01IT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:2
Processor threads
- 5 NP550P5C-T01PL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:8
- 7 NP700Z3C-S01IT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:4

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Comparison of NP550P5C-T01PL, NP700Z3C-S01IT
161 specifications	A Samsung 5 NP550P5C-T01PL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Model NP550P5C-T01PL View product	B Samsung 7 NP700Z3C-S01IT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Model NP700Z3C-S01IT View product
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
HD typeDiffers	HD	HD+
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i7-3610QM	i5-3210M
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	8	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.3 GHz	3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.3 GHz	2.5 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	Socket G2	BGA 1023
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-3600 Mobile series	Intel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
Processor codename	Ivy Bridge	Ivy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	45 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	105 C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	23	25
ECC supported by processor	No	No
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	L1
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	6 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	1600 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	2 x 4 GB	1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	750 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	1 TB	750 GB
HDD interface	SATA II	SATA II
HDD speedDiffers	5400 RPM	7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	Blu-Ray ROM	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card model	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card family	Intel, NVIDIA	Intel, NVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffers	GDDR3	GDDR5
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 4000	Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequency	650 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1100 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card ID	0x166	0x166
Audioidentical
Audio system	HD	HD
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)	1.3 MP	1.3 MP
Rear cameraKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresKnown for one	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Wi-Fi data rate (max)Known for one	300 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
WWANKnown for one	Not installed	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	1
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel HM76 Express	Intel HM76 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	101	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Trial softwareKnown for one	Norton Internet Security	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Easy Partition Manager Samsung Support Center Microsoft Office Starter 2010 WildTangent Game Console Windows Live Norton Online Backup Skype Easy File share Cyberlink Media Suite Cyberlink Media Suite BluRay Cyberlink Youcam Easy Migration Easy Settings Software Launcher Easy Software Manager	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	64899	65708
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)	31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SR0N0
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	8
Battery capacityDiffers	56 Wh	65 Wh
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	60 W
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection type	BIOS, HDD	BIOS, HDD
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.5 kg	2.07 kg
WidthDiffers	367.9 mm	325 mm
DepthDiffers	242.8 mm	226 mm
Height (front)Known for one	2.99 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	3.04 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	23.7 mm
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Internal modemKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC

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