Product comparison · 2 laptops

Samsung R R540-JA05SE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M vs Samsung RF RF711-S01SE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM

141specifications compared
57differ
84identical
27known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- R R540-JA05SE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:39.6 cm (15.6")
- RF RF711-S01SE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution
- R R540-JA05SE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:1366 x 768 pixels
- RF RF711-S01SE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:1600 x 900 pixels
Processor family
- R R540-JA05SE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Intel® Core™ i3
- RF RF711-S01SE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- R R540-JA05SE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Intel® Core™ i3
- RF RF711-S01SE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- R R540-JA05SE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:i3-380M
- RF RF711-S01SE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:i7-2630QM
Processor cores
- R R540-JA05SE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:2
- RF RF711-S01SE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:4
Processor threads
- R R540-JA05SE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:4
- RF RF711-S01SE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:8
Processor frequency
- R R540-JA05SE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:2.53 GHz
- RF RF711-S01SE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2 GHz

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Comparison of R540-JA05SE, RF711-S01SE
168 specifications	A Samsung R R540-JA05SE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M Model R540-JA05SE View product	B Samsung RF RF711-S01SE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Model RF711-S01SE View product
Designidentical
Product colour	Black, Silver	Black, Silver
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1600 x 900 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD+
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Gloss	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i3-380M	i7-2630QM
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.53 GHz	2 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	2.5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	PGA988	Socket 988
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series	Intel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Arrandale	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	45 W
TjunctionDiffers	90 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	19	20
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	382 M	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	81 mm²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	3 GB	6 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB	1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
Storage6 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 speedDiffers	5400 RPM	5200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	Blu-Ray DVD Combo
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, SD, SDHC	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M
Graphics card familyDiffers	Intel	NVIDIA
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	500 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	667 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0x116
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	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
Optical drive interface	SATA	SATA
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.0+HS
WWAN	Not installed	Not installed
Data network	Not supported	Not supported
Cabling technologyDiffers	10/100Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
4G WiMAX	No	No
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Networking featuresKnown for one	Fast Ethernet	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	0	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 quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffers	Touchpad	Touchpad + Scroll zone
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	100	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Trial softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Norton Internet Security
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Adobe Acrobat Reader, Easy Battery Manager, Easy Display Manger, Easy Network Manager, Easy SpeedUp Manager, Samsung Support Center, Samsung Update Plus	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features14 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	No	Yes
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers	45 nm	32 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
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)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Insider™Differs	No	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	50178	52219
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SR02Y
Processor package sizeDiffers	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1/4.2	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	36 bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells	6	6
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter powerKnown for one	60 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security3 differ
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Fingerprint readerDiffers	No	Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Differs	No	Yes
Password protection typeDiffers	BIOS, HDD	BIOS
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.4 kg	2.9 kg
WidthDiffers	379.8 mm	415.8 mm
DepthDiffers	255.5 mm	276.1 mm
Height (front)Differs	3.24 cm	3.23 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.83 cm	3.79 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
3D	No	No
Intel Turbo MemoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 GB
Internal modem	No	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® HM55 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source

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