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Samsung 7 NP700Z3C Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop vs Samsung 9 NP900X3C-A04US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U

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  • 133specifications compared
  • 29differ
  • 104identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • 7 NP700Z3C Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:Grey
    • 9 NP900X3C-A04US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • 7 NP700Z3C Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
    • 9 NP900X3C-A04US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Processor family
    • 7 NP700Z3C Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • 9 NP900X3C-A04US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • 7 NP700Z3C Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • 9 NP900X3C-A04US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • 7 NP700Z3C Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:i5-3210M
    • 9 NP900X3C-A04US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:i7-3517U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 7 NP700Z3C Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:3.1 GHz
    • 9 NP900X3C-A04US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:3 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 7 NP700Z3C Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:2.5 GHz
    • 9 NP900X3C-A04US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:1.9 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 7 NP700Z3C Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:3 MB
    • 9 NP900X3C-A04US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:4 MB

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176 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack
Form factorKnown for oneClamshellUnknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolution1600 x 900 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeHD+HD+
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 cd/m²
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-3210Mi7-3517U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz1.9 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1023BGA 1023
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-3500 Mobile series
Processor codenameIvy BridgeIvy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingL1L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W17 W
Tjunction105 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2519
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for one1x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB256 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one750 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630MUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyDiffersIntel, NVIDIAIntel
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
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 frequencyDiffers650 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1660x166
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDSoundAlive
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker powerDiffers2 W1.5 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)1.3 MP1.3 MP
Rear cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeNoNo
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
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 version4.04.0
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity11
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel HM76 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadNoNo
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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 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)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® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers6570865714
Processor codeDiffersSR0N0SR0N6
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)31.0 x 24.0 mm
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers84
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source44 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers60 W40 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)YesYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDDUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers2.07 kg1.16 kg
WidthKnown for one325 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one226 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one23.7 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one325 x 226 x 23.7 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Width (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source31.2 cm (12.3")
Depth (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21.8 cm (8.6")
Height (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.27 cm (0.5")
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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