Product comparison · 2 laptops

Samsung QX QX412-S01ES Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M vs Samsung R RF710-S07FR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM

141specifications compared
54differ
87identical
49known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- QX QX412-S01ES Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:Silver
- R RF710-S07FR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:Black
Display diagonal
- QX QX412-S01ES Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:35.6 cm (14")
- R RF710-S07FR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:43.9 cm (17.3")
Processor family
- QX QX412-S01ES Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:Intel® Core™ i5
- R RF710-S07FR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- QX QX412-S01ES Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
- R RF710-S07FR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- QX QX412-S01ES Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:i5-2520M
- R RF710-S07FR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:i7-720QM
Processor cores
- QX QX412-S01ES Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:2
- R RF710-S07FR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:4
Processor threads
- QX QX412-S01ES Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:4
- R RF710-S07FR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:8
Processor boost frequency
- QX QX412-S01ES Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:3.2 GHz
- R RF710-S07FR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:2.8 GHz

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Comparison of QX412-S01ES, RF710-S07FR
190 specifications	A Samsung QX QX412-S01ES Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Model QX412-S01ES View product	B Samsung R RF710-S07FR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM Model RF710-S07FR View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Silver	Black
Housing materialKnown for one	Aluminium, Plastic	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	35.6 cm (14")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gloss
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i5-2520M	i7-720QM
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.2 GHz	2.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.5 GHz	1.6 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	5 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	Socket 988	Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-2500 Mobile Series	Intel Core i7-700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Sandy Bridge	Clarksfield
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	J1	B1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	45 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	25	12
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	774 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	296 mm²
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	6 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	2 x 2 GB	1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1066 MHz
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	1 TB
Number of HDDs installedDiffers	1	2
HDD capacityDiffers	320 GB	500 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for one	DVD Super Multi DL	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 420M
Graphics card family	NVIDIA	NVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	GDDR3	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics 3000	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	650 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	1300 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	0x116	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2048 x 1536 pixels
Audioidentical
Audio system	HD	HD
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speaker power	1.5 W	1.5 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio system direct 3D sound	Yes	Yes
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs	1.3 MP	0.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
Optical drive interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
CD read speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24x
CD write speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24x
DVD-RAM write speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5x
BD-R read speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4x
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	3.0+HS	3.0+HS
WWANKnown for one	Not installed	Unknown — not stated by the source
Data networkKnown for one	Not supported	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
4G WiMAXKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	WI-Fi
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	2
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) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
Mini DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	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
Modem (RJ-11) ports	0	0
TV-out	No	No
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® HM65 Express	Intel® HM55 Express
Keyboard2 differ
Pointing deviceDiffers	Touchpad + Scroll zone	Touchpad
Keyboard number of keysDiffers	88	104
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Software2 differ
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Drivers included	Yes	Yes
Trial softwareDiffers	McAfee Virus Scan, Microsoft Office Professional	Norton Internet Security, Norton Online Backup
Bundled softwareDiffers	Samsung Recovery Solution IV, Samsung Internet Service, Samsung Update Plus, Easy Display Manager, Easy Battery Manager, Easy Network Manager, Easy SpeedUp Manager, Adobe Acrobat Reader	Samsung Support Center, Samsung Recovery Solution, Samsung Update Plus. Microsoft Office Starter 2010
Processor special features16 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	Yes	No
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	32 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 versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	Yes	Yes
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)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	Yes	No
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)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	1.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	52229	43122
Processor codeDiffers	SR048	SLBLY
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX	SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityDiffers	5900 mAh	4400 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	90 W	60 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security2 differ
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Fingerprint reader	No	No
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Differs	Yes	No
Password protection typeDiffers	BIOS, HDD	BIOS
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.05 kg	2.9 kg
WidthDiffers	331 mm	415.8 mm
DepthDiffers	236.4 mm	276.1 mm
HeightKnown for one	27 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.23 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.79 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Bag includedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Turbo MemoryKnown for one	0 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal modem	No	No
TV tuner integrated	No	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240V
Power supply typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC/DC
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	TCO 3.0
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR

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