Product comparison · 2 laptops

Samsung RF RF710-S02CH Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM vs Samsung XE XE500C21 Intel Atom® N570 Chromebook

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  • 67specifications compared
  • 39differ
  • 28identical
  • 114known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • RF RF710-S02CH Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:Black
    • XE XE500C21 Intel Atom® N570 Chromebook:White
  • Display diagonal
    • RF RF710-S02CH Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • XE XE500C21 Intel Atom® N570 Chromebook:30.7 cm (12.1")
  • Display resolution
    • RF RF710-S02CH Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:1600 x 900 pixels
    • XE XE500C21 Intel Atom® N570 Chromebook:1280 x 800 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • RF RF710-S02CH Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:16:9
    • XE XE500C21 Intel Atom® N570 Chromebook:16:10
  • Processor family
    • RF RF710-S02CH Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • XE XE500C21 Intel Atom® N570 Chromebook:Intel Atom®
  • Processor model
    • RF RF710-S02CH Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:i7-720QM
    • XE XE500C21 Intel Atom® N570 Chromebook:N570
  • Processor cores
    • RF RF710-S02CH Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:4
    • XE XE500C21 Intel Atom® N570 Chromebook:2
  • Processor threads
    • RF RF710-S02CH Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:8
    • XE XE500C21 Intel Atom® N570 Chromebook:4

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181 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChromebook
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")30.7 cm (12.1")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1280 x 800 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for oneHD+Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:916:10
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel Atom®
Processor generationKnown for oneIntel® Core™ i7Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffersi7-720QMN570
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz1.66 GHz
System bus rate2.5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB1 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL2
Processor socketKnown for oneSocket 988Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithography45 nm45 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i7-700 Mobile SeriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameDiffersClarksfieldPineview
Bus typeKnown for oneDMIUnknown — not stated by the source
FSB ParityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneB1Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W8.5 W
TjunctionKnown for one100 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one16Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one1x16, 2x8Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers774 M17 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers296 mm²87 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one12Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor front side busKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source667 MHz
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM1x SO-DIMM
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers640 GB16 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one640 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersBlu-Ray DVD ComboNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage mediaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSD
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicro SATA
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 330MUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyDiffersNVIDIAIntel
On-board GPU manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® GMA 3150
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200 MHz
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDHigh Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for one1.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Optical driveidentical
Optical drive interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one3.0+HSUnknown — not stated by the source
WWANKnown for oneNot installedUnknown — not stated by the source
Data networkKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
4G WiMAXKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3G
SIM card supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-outNoNo
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM55 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
GPS (satellite)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpad + Scroll zoneTouchpad
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source74
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumChromeOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Trial softwareKnown for oneNorton Internet SecurityUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for oneSamsung Update Plus, Easy Display Manager, Easy Battery Manager, Easy Network Manager, Easy SpeedUp Manager, Easy Partition Manager, Adobe Reader, Microsoft Office Starter 2010, Samsung Support CenterUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features8 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.0No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers4312255637
Processor codeKnown for oneSLBLYUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 mm22 x 22 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.2SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells66
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8280 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8.5 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeDiffersBIOSBIOS, HDD
BIOS passwordKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HDD user passwordKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.9 kg1.3 kg
WidthDiffers415.8 mm294.2 mm
DepthDiffers276.1 mm219.5 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.23 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.79 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedNoNo
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Turbo MemoryKnown for one0 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Video inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 MP
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTCO
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR

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