Product comparison · 2 laptops

Samsung 9 NP900X1A-A01IT laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380UM vs Samsung RC RC520-S03DE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M Laptop

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  • 133specifications compared
  • 56differ
  • 77identical
  • 73known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • 9 NP900X1A-A01IT laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380UM:Black
    • RC RC520-S03DE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M Laptop:Black, Grey
  • Display diagonal
    • 9 NP900X1A-A01IT laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380UM:29.5 cm (11.6")
    • RC RC520-S03DE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor family
    • 9 NP900X1A-A01IT laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380UM:Intel® Core™ i3
    • RC RC520-S03DE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • 9 NP900X1A-A01IT laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380UM:Intel® Core™ i3
    • RC RC520-S03DE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M Laptop:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • 9 NP900X1A-A01IT laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380UM:i3-380UM
    • RC RC520-S03DE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M Laptop:i5-2410M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 9 NP900X1A-A01IT laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380UM:1.33 GHz
    • RC RC520-S03DE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M Laptop:2.9 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 9 NP900X1A-A01IT laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380UM:1.33 GHz
    • RC RC520-S03DE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M Laptop:2.3 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • 9 NP900X1A-A01IT laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380UM:2.5 GT/s
    • RC RC520-S03DE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M Laptop:5 GT/s

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206 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Grey
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers29.5 cm (11.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 cd/m²
Display number of coloursKnown for one16.78 million coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i32nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-380UMi5-2410M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers1.33 GHz2.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.33 GHz2.3 GHz
System bus rateDiffers2.5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1288BGA 1023
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersArrandaleSandy Bridge
SteppingDiffersK0J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs18 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x161x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1023
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one382 MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one81 mm²Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1333 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers1x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers2 GB8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers64 GB640 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source640 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersNoBlu-Ray DVD Combo
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
SSD capacityKnown for one64 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 GB
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelNVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers166 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs500 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x116
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersAudio HD, SRS 3DHD
Speaker powerDiffers3 W2 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Optical driveidentical
CD read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
CD write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
CD rewrite speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
CD-R read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
CD-R write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
CD-RW read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
CD-RW write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
DVD-R read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD-R write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD-R Double Layer write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x
DVD-RW write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6x
DVD+R read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD+R write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD+R Double Layer write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x
DVD+RW write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD-RAM write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5x
BD-R write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x
BD-R Dual Layer write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x
BD-RE write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
WWANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot installed
Data networkKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers14
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
TV-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Parallel ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Keyboard3 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadTouchpad + Scroll zone
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard number of keysDiffers81100
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNorton Internet Security
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEasy Battery Manager, Easy Network Manager, Easy Partition Manager, Easy SpeedUp Manager, Samsung Update Plus, Battery Life Extender, Easy File Share, Easy Content Share, Samsung Fast Start, Easy Display Manager, Wifi Manager, Norton Online Backup, Movie Color Enhancer, AnyWeb, Easy Migration, Fast
Processor special features12 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5002852224
Processor package sizeDiffersBGA 34 x 2837.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSLBSLUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityDiffers42 Wh4400 mAh
Battery life (max)Differs7 h4.5 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one40 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Security2 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Password protection typeDiffersBIOS, HDDHDD, Supervisor, User
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers1.06 kg2.48 kg
WidthDiffers298 mm381.7 mm
DepthDiffers197.5 mm256.5 mm
Height (front)Differs1.59 cm2.92 cm
Height (rear)Differs1.65 cm3.51 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Remote control includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Turbo MemoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 GB
Internal modemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM55 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source

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