Product comparison · 2 laptops

Samsung ATIV NT670Z5E Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop vs Samsung ATIV NT940X3G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop

137specifications compared
46differ
91identical
40known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- ATIV NT670Z5E Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
- ATIV NT940X3G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolution
- ATIV NT670Z5E Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
- ATIV NT940X3G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
Processor generation
- ATIV NT670Z5E Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
- ATIV NT940X3G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- ATIV NT670Z5E Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:i5-3230M
- ATIV NT940X3G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:i5-4200U
Processor boost frequency
- ATIV NT670Z5E Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3.2 GHz
- ATIV NT940X3G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:2.6 GHz
Processor frequency
- ATIV NT670Z5E Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:2.6 GHz
- ATIV NT940X3G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:1.6 GHz
Processor socket
- ATIV NT670Z5E Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:BGA 1023
- ATIV NT940X3G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:BGA 1168
Processor codename
- ATIV NT670Z5E Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Ivy Bridge
- ATIV NT940X3G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:Haswell

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Comparison of NT670Z5E, NT940X3G
177 specifications	A Samsung ATIV NT670Z5E Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop Model NT670Z5E View product	B Samsung ATIV NT940X3G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop Model NT940X3G View product
Designidentical
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
TouchscreenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Full HD
Display brightnessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	350 cd/m²
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i5-3230M	i5-4200U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.2 GHz	2.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.6 GHz	1.6 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1023	BGA 1168
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-3200 Mobile series	Intel Core i5-4200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffers	Ivy Bridge	Haswell
Bus typeDiffers	DMI	DMI2
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	L1	C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	15 W
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	16	12
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x4, 2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	3.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	26	Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory form factorDiffers	On-board + SO-DIMM	On-board
Memory slotsKnown for one	1x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	128 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD	SSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	1 TB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA II	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	SD, SDHC, SDXC	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
SSD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	128 GB
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Radeon HD 8850M	Not available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	GDDR3	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 4000	Intel® HD Graphics 4400
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	650 MHz	200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1100 MHz	1000 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x166	0xA16
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.74 GB
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12
Audioidentical
Audio system	SoundAlive	SoundAlive
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	JBL	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker power	2 W	2 W
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribe	No	No
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Wi-Fi data rate (max)Known for one	300 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	2	2
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel HM76 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ambient light sensorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Clickpad	Clickpad
Keyboard backlit	Yes	Yes
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
Island-style keyboard	Yes	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installed	Windows 8	Windows 8
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Trial software	Microsoft Office, Norton Internet Security	Microsoft Office, Norton Internet Security
Bundled softwareDiffers	Samsung SideSync, S Note, S Player, S Gallery, S Camera, Evernote, Settings, Support Center, SW Update, Recovery	Samsung SideSync, Samsung HomeSync Lite, S Player+, S PhotoStudio, Settings, Support Center, SW Update, Recovery
Processor special features9 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	22 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Smart Connect Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	72056	75459
Processor codeDiffers	SR0WX	SR170
Processor package sizeDiffers	31 x 24 (BGA1023)	40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX	AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9.5
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells	4	4
Battery capacityDiffers	57 Wh	55.5 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	90 W	40 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.29 kg	1.39 kg
WidthDiffers	374.6 mm	319.6 mm
DepthDiffers	249.9 mm	222.9 mm
HeightDiffers	22.9 mm	13.6 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Bag includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power cord included	Yes	Yes
Stylus penKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Interface adapters includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Samsung LAN port - Ethernet LAN (RJ-45)

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