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MSI Classic CR41-i587 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop vs Samsung 6 NP600B4BI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M

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  • 131specifications compared
  • 38differ
  • 93identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Classic CR41-i587 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Black, Brown
    • 6 NP600B4BI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:Black
  • Processor generation
    • Classic CR41-i587 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • 6 NP600B4BI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Classic CR41-i587 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:i5-3230M
    • 6 NP600B4BI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:i5-2450M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Classic CR41-i587 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3.2 GHz
    • 6 NP600B4BI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:3.1 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Classic CR41-i587 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:2.6 GHz
    • 6 NP600B4BI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:2.5 GHz
  • Processor lithography
    • Classic CR41-i587 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:22 nm
    • 6 NP600B4BI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:32 nm
  • Processor codename
    • Classic CR41-i587 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Ivy Bridge
    • 6 NP600B4BI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:Sandy Bridge
  • Stepping
    • Classic CR41-i587 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:L1
    • 6 NP600B4BI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:J1

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Comparison of CR41-i587, NP600B4BI
170 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for oneLaptopUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffersBlack, BrownBlack
Displayidentical
HD typeKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor11 differ
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-3230Mi5-2450M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.2 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1023Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeSandy Bridge
SteppingDiffersL1J1
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2625
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs2 x 4 GB1 x 4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1333 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Storage6 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA II
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, xD
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1300 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1660x116
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSRSHD
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.03.0+HS
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
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM76 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one87Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 7 Professional
Processor special features5 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers7205653452
Processor codeDiffersSR0WXSR04Z
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers349.7 mm334.8 mm
DepthDiffers234.8 mm236 mm
HeightKnown for one32 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.01 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.49 cm
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Infrared data portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC

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