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Samsung NP8500GM Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop vs Samsung NP8500GM-X03CN laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ

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  • 128specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 114identical
  • 3known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • NP8500GM Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • NP8500GM-X03CN laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • NP8500GM Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:7th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • NP8500GM-X03CN laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • NP8500GM Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:i5-7300HQ
    • NP8500GM-X03CN laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:i7-7700HQ
  • Processor threads
    • NP8500GM Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:4
    • NP8500GM-X03CN laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • NP8500GM Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:3.5 GHz
    • NP8500GM-X03CN laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:3.8 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • NP8500GM Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:2.5 GHz
    • NP8500GM-X03CN laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:2.8 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • NP8500GM Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:L3
    • NP8500GM-X03CN laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:Smart Cache
  • PCI Express configurations
    • NP8500GM Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
    • NP8500GM-X03CN laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:1x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x8

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Comparison of NP8500GM, NP8500GM-X03CN
131 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningGamingGaming
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers7th gen Intel® Core™ i57th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-7300HQi7-7700HQ
Processor cores44
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz3.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.8 GHz
System bus rate8 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cache6 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-700 Desktop SeriesIntel Core i7-7700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameKaby LakeKaby Lake
Bus typeDMI3DMI3
Thermal Design Power (TDP)45 W45 W
Configurable TDP-down35 W35 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x81x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memoryidentical
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers628 GB1.12 TB
Storage mediaHDD+SSDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacity128 GB128 GB
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 630Intel® HD Graphics 630
Maximum on-board graphics card memory64 GB64 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency350 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card ID0x591B0x591B
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker power1.5 W1.5 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.14.1
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitYesYes
Numeric keypadYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version1.001.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version1.001.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)YesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)NoNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version0.000.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI version0.000.00
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® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers9745697185
Processor package size42 x 28 mm42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Batteryidentical
Battery capacity43 Wh43 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter power120 W120 W
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight2.5 kg2.5 kg
Width378 mm378 mm
Depth260 mm260 mm
Height24 mm24 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes

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