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Samsung R730-Aura T6600 Nilson vs Samsung R780-Aura i5-520M Hero

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  • 105specifications compared
  • 41differ
  • 64identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • R730-Aura T6600 Nilson:Intel® Core™2 Duo
    • R780-Aura i5-520M Hero:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • R730-Aura T6600 Nilson:T6600
    • R780-Aura i5-520M Hero:i5-520M
  • Processor threads
    • R730-Aura T6600 Nilson:2
    • R780-Aura i5-520M Hero:4
  • Processor frequency
    • R730-Aura T6600 Nilson:2.2 GHz
    • R780-Aura i5-520M Hero:2.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • R730-Aura T6600 Nilson:2 MB
    • R780-Aura i5-520M Hero:3 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • R730-Aura T6600 Nilson:L2
    • R780-Aura i5-520M Hero:Smart Cache
  • Processor socket
    • R730-Aura T6600 Nilson:Socket 478
    • R780-Aura i5-520M Hero:BGA 956
  • Processor lithography
    • R730-Aura T6600 Nilson:45 nm
    • R780-Aura i5-520M Hero:32 nm

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Comparison of R730-Aura T6600 Nilson, R780-Aura i5-520M Hero
125 specifications
Displayidentical
Display diagonal43.9 cm (17.3")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution1600 x 900 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeHD+HD+
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceGlossGloss
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™2 DuoIntel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersT6600i5-520M
Processor cores22
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.93 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersSocket 478BGA 956
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core 2 Duo T6000 SeriesIntel Core i5-500 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersPenrynArrandale
Bus typeDiffersFSBDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersR0C2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers90 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers410 M382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers107 mm²81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1118
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor front side busKnown for one800 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor core voltage (AC)Known for one1.00 - 1.250 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)2 x 2 GB2 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memory4 GB4 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMMC, SD, SDHCMMC, SD, SDHC
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® GMA 4500MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 330M
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source766 MHz
Audioidentical
Audio systemHigh Definition AudioHigh Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker power2 W2 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffers10/100 LAN10/100/1000 LAN
Wireless technologyIEEE 802.11 b/g/nIEEE 802.11 b/g/n
BluetoothNoNo
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers34
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotYesYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers01
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffersNoType II
SmartCard slotNoNo
Modem (RJ-11) ports00
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outNoNo
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard layoutAZERTYAZERTY
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Processor special features19 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers3725547341
Processor package sizeDiffers35 x 35 mmrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSE4.1/4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersNoYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Processor codeKnown for oneSLGF5Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells66
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight2.84 kg2.84 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)411.4 x 272.8 x 39.8 mm411.4 x 272.8 x 39.8 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedNoNo
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Internal modemYesYes
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC

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