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Samsung RC RC530-S0BDE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop vs Samsung RC RC730-S07DE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop

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  • 167specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 156identical
  • 6known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • RC RC530-S0BDE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • RC RC730-S07DE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • RC RC530-S0BDE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • RC RC730-S07DE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop:1600 x 900 pixels
  • HD type
    • RC RC530-S0BDE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop:HD
    • RC RC730-S07DE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop:HD+
  • Total storage capacity
    • RC RC530-S0BDE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop:750 GB
    • RC RC730-S07DE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop:1 TB
  • HDD capacity
    • RC RC530-S0BDE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop:750 GB
    • RC RC730-S07DE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop:1 TB
  • Speaker power
    • RC RC530-S0BDE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop:2 W
    • RC RC730-S07DE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop:4 W
  • Weight
    • RC RC530-S0BDE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop:2.58 kg
    • RC RC730-S07DE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop:2.62 kg
  • Width
    • RC RC530-S0BDE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop:379.6 mm
    • RC RC730-S07DE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop:411.4 mm

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Comparison of RC530-S0BDE, RC730-S07DE
173 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersHDHD+
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation2nd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modeli7-2670QMi7-2670QM
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequency3.1 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequency2.2 GHz2.2 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache6 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1224BGA 1224
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameSandy BridgeSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingD2D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)45 W45 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)2222
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memoryidentical
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1333 MHz1333 MHz
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB1 TB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB1 TB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeBlu-Ray DVD ComboBlu-Ray DVD Combo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphicsidentical
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)1200 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1160x116
Number of discrete graphics cards installed11
Audio1 differ
Audio systemHDHD
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker powerDiffers2 W4 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Audio system full duplexYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)1.3 MP1.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
Optical drive interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyWi-FiWi-Fi
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
TV-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Keyboard number of keys101101
Windows keysYesYes
Keyboard layoutQWERTYQWERTY
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
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)YesYes
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™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK ID5347053470
Processor codeSR02SSR02S
Processor package size31 mm31 mm
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells66
Battery capacity5200 mAh5200 mAh
Battery life (max)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
HDD user passwordYesYes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.58 kg2.62 kg
WidthDiffers379.6 mm411.4 mm
DepthDiffers255.5 mm272.8 mm
Height (front)Differs3.24 cm3.16 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.81 cm3.94 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedACAC
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
3DNoNo
Compliance industry standardsIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Power supply typeAC/DCAC/DC
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Packaging dataidentical
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source107 x 480 x 408 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.4 kg

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