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Samsung NP8500GM NP8500GM-X0BCN
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Main specs
| Processor | Intel Core i7 i7-7700HQ 2,8GHz |
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| Screen | 15.6" 1920x1080 |
| Hard drive | 256GB SSD |
| RAM | 8GB |
| Operating system | Windows 10 Home |
| Graphics card | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 4GB |
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Full specifications of Samsung NP8500GM NP8500GM-X0BCN
| Reference / Part Number | NP8500GM-X0BCN |
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| Also sold as | NP8500GM-X0CCN |
| Release date | January 2018, 8 years ago |
Design
| Product type | Laptop |
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| Product colour | Black |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
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Screen
| Display diagonal | 39,6 cm |
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| Display resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Touchscreen | No |
| HD type | Full HD |
| LED backlight | Yes |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 |
Processor
| Processor family | Intel® Core™ i7 |
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| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor model | i7-7700HQ |
| Processor frequency | 2,8 GHz |
| Processor generation | 7th gen Intel® Core™ i7 |
| Processor cores | 4 |
| Processor threads | 8 |
| Processor boost frequency | 3,8 GHz |
| System bus rate | 8 GT/s |
| Processor cache | 6 MB |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Processor lithography | 14 nm |
| Processor operating modes | 64-bit |
| Processor series | Intel Core i7-7700 Mobile Series |
| Processor codename | Kaby Lake |
| Bus type | DMI3 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 45 W |
| Configurable TDP-down | 35 W |
| Tjunction | 100 °C |
| Maximum number of PCI Express lanes | 16 |
| PCI Express slots version | 3.0 |
| PCI Express configurations | 1x16,1x8,2x4,2x8 |
| ECC supported by processor | No |
Memory
| Internal memory | 8 GB |
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Storage
| Total storage capacity | 256 GB |
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| Storage media | SSD |
| Optical drive type | No |
| Number of SSDs installed | 1 |
| SSD capacity | 256 GB |
| Card reader integrated | Yes |
Graphics
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
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| Discrete graphics card | Yes |
| Discrete graphics card model | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel® HD Graphics 630 |
| Discrete graphics card memory | 4 GB |
| On-board graphics card base frequency | 350 MHz |
| On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max) | 1100 MHz |
| Maximum on-board graphics card memory | 64 GB |
| On-board graphics card DirectX version | 12.0 |
| On-board graphics card OpenGL version | 4.4 |
| On-board graphics card ID | 0x591B |
Audio
| Number of built-in speakers | 2 |
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| Built-in microphone | Yes |
Camera
| Front camera | Yes |
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Network
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
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| Wi-Fi standards | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000 Mbit/s |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 4.1 |
Ports & interfaces
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 2 |
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| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity | 0 |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity | 0 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity | 0 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| DisplayPorts quantity | 0 |
| Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity | 0 |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
Keyboard
| Numeric keypad | Yes |
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Software
| Operating system installed | Windows 10 Home |
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Processor special features
| Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi) | Yes |
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| Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT) | Yes |
| Intel® Smart Response Technology | Yes |
| Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT) | Yes |
| Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) | Yes |
| Intel® Turbo Boost Technology | 2.0 |
| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology | Yes |
| Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD) | Yes |
| Intel Clear Video Technology | Yes |
| Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology | Yes |
| Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology | Yes |
| Intel Flex Memory Access | Yes |
| Intel® Smart Cache | Yes |
| Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI) | Yes |
| Intel Trusted Execution Technology | No |
| Intel Enhanced Halt State | Yes |
| Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | Yes |
| Intel® Secure Key | Yes |
| Intel TSX-NI | No |
| Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | No |
| Intel® OS Guard | Yes |
| Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX) | Yes |
| Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID) | Yes |
| Intel 64 | Yes |
| Execute Disable Bit | Yes |
| Idle States | Yes |
| Thermal Monitoring Technologies | Yes |
| Processor package size | 42 x 28 mm |
| Supported instruction sets | AVX 2.0,SSE4.1,SSE4.2 |
| CPU configuration (max) | 1 |
| Embedded options available | No |
| Graphics & IMC lithography | 14 nm |
| Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | Yes |
| Intel Identity Protection Technology version | 1.00 |
| Intel Smart Response Technology version | 1.00 |
| Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version | 0.00 |
| Intel Secure Key Technology version | 1.00 |
| Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version | 1.00 |
| Intel TSX-NI version | 0.00 |
| Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | Yes |
| Processor ARK ID | 97185 |
| Conflict-Free processor | Yes |
Power
| DC-in jack | Yes |
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Weight & dimensions
| Weight | 2,53 kg |
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| Width | 378 mm |
| Depth | 260 mm |
| Height (front) | 2,4 cm |
| Height (rear) | 2,82 cm |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Samsung NP8500GM NP8500GM-X0BCN good for gaming?
You can game on it, though this laptop was not built for it: it carries the dedicated NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050. Its card's page shows what level it handles current games at.
What is the screen of the Samsung NP8500GM NP8500GM-X0BCN like?
It carries a 15.6" 1920x1080 display.
Which processor and graphics card does the Samsung NP8500GM NP8500GM-X0BCN have?
It runs on the Intel Core i7 i7-7700HQ processor with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.
Which operating system does the Samsung NP8500GM NP8500GM-X0BCN come with?
It comes with Windows 10 Home preinstalled.
Which ports does the Samsung NP8500GM NP8500GM-X0BCN have?
According to its spec sheet: 1 × USB-A, 1 × HDMI, Ethernet (RJ-45), card reader, headphone jack (3.5 mm).
Does the Samsung NP8500GM NP8500GM-X0BCN have a touch screen?
No, according to its spec sheet the screen is not a touch screen.
How much does the Samsung NP8500GM NP8500GM-X0BCN weigh?
It weighs 2,53 kg: one of the heavy ones, more of a desk machine than a daily commuter.
When was the Samsung NP8500GM NP8500GM-X0BCN released?
Its release date is January 2018, 8 years ago.