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Samsung RC RC530-S08DE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M Laptop vs Samsung R RC530-S09DE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop

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  • 162specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 140identical
  • 3known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • RC RC530-S08DE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • R RC530-S09DE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • RC RC530-S08DE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M Laptop:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • R RC530-S09DE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • RC RC530-S08DE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M Laptop:i5-2410M
    • R RC530-S09DE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:i7-2630QM
  • Processor cores
    • RC RC530-S08DE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M Laptop:2
    • R RC530-S09DE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:4
  • Processor threads
    • RC RC530-S08DE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M Laptop:4
    • R RC530-S09DE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:8
  • Processor frequency
    • RC RC530-S08DE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M Laptop:2.3 GHz
    • R RC530-S09DE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • RC RC530-S08DE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M Laptop:3 MB
    • R RC530-S09DE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:6 MB
  • Processor socket
    • RC RC530-S08DE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M Laptop:BGA 1023
    • R RC530-S09DE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:Socket 988

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Comparison of RC530-S08DE, RC530-S09DE
165 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeHDHD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display brightness220 cd/m²220 cd/m²
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-2410Mi7-2630QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequency2.9 GHz2.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023Socket 988
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameSandy BridgeSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersJ1D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2320
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1333 MHz1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)00
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity750 GB750 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity750 GB750 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLBlu-Ray DVD Combo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M
Discrete graphics card memory2 GB2 GB
Graphics card familyNVIDIANVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR3GDDR3
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequency650 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1160x116
Number of discrete graphics cards installed11
Audioidentical
Audio systemHD, SRS 3DHD, SRS 3D
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker power2 W2 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Audio system direct 3D soundYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)1.3 MP1.3 MP
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothNoNo
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Keyboard number of keys101101
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography32 nm32 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5222452219
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR02Y
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells66
Battery capacityDiffers4400 mAh5200 mAh
Battery life (max)Differs4.5 h5 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter power60 W60 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Fingerprint readerNoNo
Password protection typeBIOS, HDDBIOS, HDD
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight2.58 kg2.58 kg
Width379.6 mm379.6 mm
Depth255.5 mm255.5 mm
Height38.1 mm38.1 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedACAC
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
3DNoNo
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC

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