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Samsung R580-Aura i5-520M Hawk vs Samsung R730-Aura T6600 Nilson

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  • 103specifications compared
  • 46differ
  • 57identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • R580-Aura i5-520M Hawk:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • R730-Aura T6600 Nilson:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • R580-Aura i5-520M Hawk:1366 x 768 pixels
    • R730-Aura T6600 Nilson:1600 x 900 pixels
  • Processor family
    • R580-Aura i5-520M Hawk:Intel® Core™ i5
    • R730-Aura T6600 Nilson:Intel® Core™2 Duo
  • Processor model
    • R580-Aura i5-520M Hawk:i5-520M
    • R730-Aura T6600 Nilson:T6600
  • Processor threads
    • R580-Aura i5-520M Hawk:4
    • R730-Aura T6600 Nilson:2
  • Processor frequency
    • R580-Aura i5-520M Hawk:2.4 GHz
    • R730-Aura T6600 Nilson:2.2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • R580-Aura i5-520M Hawk:3 MB
    • R730-Aura T6600 Nilson:2 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • R580-Aura i5-520M Hawk:Smart Cache
    • R730-Aura T6600 Nilson:L2

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Comparison of R580-Aura i5-520M Hawk, R730-Aura T6600 Nilson
125 specifications
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD+
Processor16 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor generationKnown for oneIntel® Core™ i5Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffersi5-520MT6600
Processor threadsDiffers42
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.93 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.2 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one2.5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL2
Processor socketDiffersBGA 956Socket 478
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm45 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-500 Mobile SeriesIntel Core 2 Duo T6000 Series
Processor codenameDiffersArrandalePenryn
Bus typeDiffersDMIFSB
SteppingDiffersC2R0
TjunctionDiffers105 °C90 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one16Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one1x16Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers382 M410 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers81 mm²107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1811
Processor front side busKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800 MHz
Processor core voltage (AC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00 - 1.250 V
Memoryidentical
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB320 GB
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 310MIntel® GMA 4500M
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one500 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one766 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Speaker powerDiffers1.5 W2 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffers10/100/1000 LAN10/100 LAN
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers10
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffersType IINo
Processor special features19 differ
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one45 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.0No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one36 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers4734137255
Processor package sizeDiffersrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x2835 x 35 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneSSE4.1/4.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersYesNo
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLGF5
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg2.84 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs379.8 x 255.5 x 36.7 mm411.4 x 272.8 x 39.8 mm

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