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MSI Classic CR643-025FR Intel® Pentium® B950 vs Samsung 7 NP740U3E Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317UM Laptop

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  • 67specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 39identical
  • 87known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Classic CR643-025FR Intel® Pentium® B950:Black
    • 7 NP740U3E Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317UM Laptop:Aluminium
  • Display diagonal
    • Classic CR643-025FR Intel® Pentium® B950:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • 7 NP740U3E Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317UM Laptop:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Classic CR643-025FR Intel® Pentium® B950:1366 x 768 pixels
    • 7 NP740U3E Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317UM Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • Classic CR643-025FR Intel® Pentium® B950:No
    • 7 NP740U3E Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317UM Laptop:Yes
  • Processor family
    • Classic CR643-025FR Intel® Pentium® B950:Intel® Pentium®
    • 7 NP740U3E Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317UM Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Classic CR643-025FR Intel® Pentium® B950:B950
    • 7 NP740U3E Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317UM Laptop:i5-3317UM
  • Processor frequency
    • Classic CR643-025FR Intel® Pentium® B950:2.1 GHz
    • 7 NP740U3E Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317UM Laptop:1.8 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Classic CR643-025FR Intel® Pentium® B950:2 MB
    • 7 NP740U3E Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317UM Laptop:3 MB

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154 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackAluminium
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLaptop
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
Processor4 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersB950i5-3317UM
Processor coresKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor threadsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz1.8 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor socketKnown for onePGA988Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithographyKnown for one32 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor operating modesKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Pentium B900 Series for MobileUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameKnown for oneSandy BridgeUnknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for oneDMIUnknown — not stated by the source
FSB ParityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one35 WUnknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionKnown for one85 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one16Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one1x8, 2x16, 1x8+2x4Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one21Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Memory1 differ
Memory clock speedDiffers1333 MHz1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB128 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one320 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
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MS PRO, SD, SDHCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one650 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one1100 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers01
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one103Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 8
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one32 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
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)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
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® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDKnown for one55627Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeKnown for one37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneSSE4.xUnknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg1.7 kg
WidthDiffers374 mm324 mm
DepthDiffers247.5 mm224 mm
HeightDiffers35 mm18.5 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel HM76 Express
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTCO 3.O
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR

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