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Samsung 5 NP550P7C-S02UK laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM vs Samsung 7 NP700G7C-S01 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM

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  • 133specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 110identical
  • 50known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • 5 NP550P7C-S02UK laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:1600 x 900 pixels
    • 7 NP700G7C-S01 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • 5 NP550P7C-S02UK laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:HD+
    • 7 NP700G7C-S01 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:Full HD
  • Memory clock speed
    • 5 NP550P7C-S02UK laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:1600 MHz
    • 7 NP700G7C-S01 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:1333 MHz
  • Memory slots
    • 5 NP550P7C-S02UK laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:2x SO-DIMM
    • 7 NP700G7C-S01 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:4x SO-DIMM
  • Total storage capacity
    • 5 NP550P7C-S02UK laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:1 TB
    • 7 NP700G7C-S01 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:1.5 TB
  • Number of HDDs installed
    • 5 NP550P7C-S02UK laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:1
    • 7 NP700G7C-S01 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:2
  • HDD speed
    • 5 NP550P7C-S02UK laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:5400 RPM
    • 7 NP700G7C-S01 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:7200 RPM
  • Optical drive type
    • 5 NP550P7C-S02UK laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:Blu-Ray DVD Combo
    • 7 NP700G7C-S01 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:Blu-Ray ROM

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183 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display2 differ
Display diagonal43.9 cm (17.3")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersHD+Full HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 cd/m²
Display response rise/fallKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 ms
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation3rd gen Intel® Core™ i73rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modeli7-3610QMi7-3610QM
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequency3.3 GHz3.3 GHz
Processor frequency2.3 GHz2.3 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache6 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketSocket G2Socket G2
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile series
Processor codenameIvy BridgeIvy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
Thermal Design Power (TDP)45 W45 W
Tjunction105 C105 C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x81x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)2323
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryKnown for one6 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz1333 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB1.5 TB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers12
HDD interfaceSATA IISATA II
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersBlu-Ray DVD ComboBlu-Ray ROM
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, xD
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source750 GB
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 675M
Graphics card familyDiffersNVIDIAIntel, NVIDIA
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 frequency650 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1100 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1660x166
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDHDA
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersDiffers32
Built-in subwooferYesYes
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs1.3 MP2 MP
Swivel webcamKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
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 & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers01
DVI portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown 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
Motherboard chipsetIntel HM76 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboard2 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadTrackpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Keyboard number of keysDiffers101102
Windows keysYesYes
Keyboard layoutQWERTYQWERTY
Keyboard languageKnown for oneEnglishUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNorton Internet Security, Norton Online Backup
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAdobe Acrobat Reader Samsung Support Center Microsoft Office Starter 2010 Windows Live Skype Cyberlink Media Suite Cyberlink Media Suite BluRay Cyberlink Youcam Easy Settings
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)NoNo
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® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK ID6489964899
Processor package size37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers68
Battery capacityDiffers56 Wh89 Wh
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200 W
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Password protection typeBIOS, HDDBIOS, HDD
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3.05 kg3.81 kg
WidthDiffers408.3 mm409.8 mm
DepthDiffers269.9 mm284.8 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.92 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.19 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Width (imperial)Known for one15.2 cm (6")Unknown — not stated by the source
Depth (imperial)Known for one26.9 cm (10.6")Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front) (imperial)Known for one2.9 cm (1.14")Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for one3.18 cm (1.25")Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one408.3 x 269.9 x 31.9 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32.9 mm
Videoidentical
HD-ReadyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Number of products includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)

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