Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI Classic CR640-035US laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M vs Samsung R NP-R540-JA06US laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M

113specifications compared
42differ
71identical
39known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Classic CR640-035US laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:Black
- R NP-R540-JA06US laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Black, Silver
Processor generation
- Classic CR640-035US laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
- R NP-R540-JA06US laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- Classic CR640-035US laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:i3-2310M
- R NP-R540-JA06US laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:i3-380M
Processor frequency
- Classic CR640-035US laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2.1 GHz
- R NP-R540-JA06US laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:2.53 GHz
System bus rate
- Classic CR640-035US laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:5 GT/s
- R NP-R540-JA06US laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:2.5 GT/s
Processor socket
- Classic CR640-035US laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:BGA 1023
- R NP-R540-JA06US laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:PGA988
Processor codename
- Classic CR640-035US laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:Sandy Bridge
- R NP-R540-JA06US laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Arrandale
Tjunction
- Classic CR640-035US laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:100 °C
- R NP-R540-JA06US laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:90 °C

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Comparison of CR640-035US, NP-R540-JA06US
152 specifications	A MSI Classic CR640-035US laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Model CR640-035US View product	B Samsung R NP-R540-JA06US laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M Model NP-R540-JA06US View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, Silver
Displayidentical
LED backlightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Display resolutionKnown for one	1366 x 768 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	16:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for one	Gloss	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor10 differ
Processor generationDiffers	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i3-2310M	i3-380M
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.1 GHz	2.53 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	5 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1023	PGA988
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Sandy Bridge	Arrandale
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	90 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	21	19
SteppingKnown for one	J1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1333 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	320 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	320 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, MS Pro-HG, SD, SDHC, SDXC	MMC, SD, SDHC
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for one	DVD Super Multi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 3000	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 3000	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	650 MHz	500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1100 MHz	667 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	0x116	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffers	HDA	SRS Premium Sound
Speaker powerDiffers	2 W	1.5 W
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs	1.3 MP	0.3 MP
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Keyboard1 differ
Keyboard number of keysDiffers	99	103
Numeric keypadKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features12 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	Yes	No
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers	32 nm	45 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Insider™Differs	Yes	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers	52220	50178
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 xrPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX	SSE4.1/4.2
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for one	SR04S	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.5 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	90 W	60 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.6 kg	2.4 kg
WidthDiffers	260 mm	378.5 mm
DepthDiffers	380 mm	254 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.7 cm	3.23 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.4 cm	3.81 cm
Width (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	37.9 cm (14.9")
Depth (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25.4 cm (10")
Height (front) (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.23 cm (1.27")
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.81 cm (1.5")
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Power supply typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC/DC
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one	19V DC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® HM65 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source

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