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Samsung 6 NP600B5B-HC1DE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2720QM vs Samsung 6 NP600B5B-S01DE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M

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  • 199specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 178identical
  • 9known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • 6 NP600B5B-HC1DE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2720QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • 6 NP600B5B-S01DE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • 6 NP600B5B-HC1DE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2720QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • 6 NP600B5B-S01DE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • 6 NP600B5B-HC1DE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2720QM:i7-2720QM
    • 6 NP600B5B-S01DE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:i5-2520M
  • Processor cores
    • 6 NP600B5B-HC1DE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2720QM:4
    • 6 NP600B5B-S01DE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:2
  • Processor threads
    • 6 NP600B5B-HC1DE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2720QM:8
    • 6 NP600B5B-S01DE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 6 NP600B5B-HC1DE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2720QM:3.3 GHz
    • 6 NP600B5B-S01DE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:3.2 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 6 NP600B5B-HC1DE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2720QM:2.2 GHz
    • 6 NP600B5B-S01DE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:2.5 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 6 NP600B5B-HC1DE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2720QM:6 MB
    • 6 NP600B5B-S01DE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:3 MB

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Comparison of NP600B5B-HC1DE, NP600B5B-S01DE
208 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourGreyGrey
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1600 x 900 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeHD+HD+
Display number of colours16.78 million colours16.78 million colours
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display brightness300 cd/m²300 cd/m²
External displayNoNo
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-2720QMi5-2520M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.3 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2.5 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersSocket 1224Socket 988
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-2700 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-2500 Mobile Series
Processor codenameSandy BridgeSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersD2J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers100 C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2225
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memoryidentical
Internal memory6 GB6 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1333 MHz1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)00
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity640 GB640 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity640 GB640 GB
HDD interfaceSATA IISATA II
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelNVIDIA® NVS™ 4200MNVIDIA® NVS™ 4200M
Discrete graphics card memory1 GB1 GB
Graphics card familyNVIDIANVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR3GDDR3
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequency650 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1300 MHz1300 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1160x116
Number of discrete graphics cards installed11
Maximum resolution2048 x 1536 pixels2048 x 1536 pixels
Audioidentical
Audio systemHDHD
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker power1.5 W1.5 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)1.3 MP1.3 MP
Swivel webcamNoNo
Optical driveidentical
CD read speed24x24x
CD write speed24x24x
CD-R read speed24x24x
CD-R write speed24x24x
CD-RW read speed24x24x
CD-RW write speed24x24x
DVD-R read speed8x8x
DVD-R write speed8x8x
DVD-RW read speed8x8x
DVD-RW write speed6x6x
DVD+R read speed8x8x
DVD+R write speed8x8x
DVD+RW read speed8x8x
DVD+RW write speed8x8x
DVD-RAM write speed5x5x
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
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 versionDiffers3.0+HS2.1+EDR
WWANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot installed
Data networkKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile network generationKnown for one3GUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorYesYes
ExpressCard slotYesYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
TV-outNoNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel® QM67 ExpressIntel® QM67 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadTouchpad + Pointing Stick
Numeric keypadYesYes
Keyboard number of keys101101
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Trial softwareMicrosoft Office Starter 2010, Norton Internet SecurityMicrosoft Office Starter 2010, Norton Internet Security
Bundled softwareDiffersOmniPass 5.0 Samsung Recovery Solution Samsung Support Centre Easy Display Manager Easy Network Manager Easy Partition Manager Easy SpeedUp Manager Battery Life Extender Easy File Share Easy Content Share Windows Live Samsung Fast Start Norton Online Backup AnyWeb, Easy Migration Fast Browsing TurboCyberlink YouCam Skype Cyberlink Media Solution Omnipass 5.0 Samsung Recovery Solution Samsung Support Center Easy Display Manager Easy Network Manager Easy Partition Manager Easy SpeedUp Manager Battery Life Extender Easy File Share Easy Content Share Windows Live Samsung Fast Start Norton Online B
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography32 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 TechnologyYesYes
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™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5006752229
Processor codeDiffersSR00WSR048
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1224)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells66
Battery capacity48 Wh48 Wh
Battery life (max)4.4 h4.4 h
Battery recharge time2.1 h2.1 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Fingerprint readerYesYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)YesYes
Password protection typeHDD, Supervisor, UserHDD, Supervisor, User
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 45 °C0 - 45 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-32 - 60 °C-32 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)30 - 90%30 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)50 - 95%50 - 95%
Operating shock122 G122 G
Non-operating shock163 G163 G
Certificatesidentical
CertificationTCOTCO
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAREPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight2.63 kg2.63 kg
Width370 mm370 mm
Depth248.3 mm248.3 mm
Height (front)2.86 cm2.86 cm
Height (rear)3.53 cm3.53 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedACAC
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
3DNoNo
Compliance industry standardsIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Power requirements100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
Power supply typeAC/DCAC/DC
Wake-on-LAN readyYesYes
Internal modemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC

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