Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI Classic CR720-230CS laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M vs Samsung Q Q430-JS03UK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M

127specifications compared
12differ
115identical
16known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Classic CR720-230CS laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Black
- Q Q430-JS03UK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Black, Silver
Display diagonal
- Classic CR720-230CS laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:43.9 cm (17.3")
- Q Q430-JS03UK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution
- Classic CR720-230CS laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:1600 x 900 pixels
- Q Q430-JS03UK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:1366 x 768 pixels
Discrete graphics card model
- Classic CR720-230CS laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Intel® GMA HD
- Q Q430-JS03UK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:NVIDIA® GeForce® 310M
Graphics card family
- Classic CR720-230CS laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Intel
- Q Q430-JS03UK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:NVIDIA
Networking features
- Classic CR720-230CS laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
- Q Q430-JS03UK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Fast Ethernet
ExpressCard slot
- Classic CR720-230CS laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Yes
- Q Q430-JS03UK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:No
Weight
- Classic CR720-230CS laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:3 kg
- Q Q430-JS03UK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:2.13 kg

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Comparison of CR720-230CS, Q430-JS03UK
143 specifications	A MSI Classic CR720-230CS laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M Model CR720-230CS View product	B Samsung Q Q430-JS03UK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M Model Q430-JS03UK View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, Silver
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.9 cm (17.3")	35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers	1600 x 900 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeKnown for one	HD+	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surface	Gloss	Gloss
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model	i3-370M	i3-370M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequency	2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz
System bus rate	2.5 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	Socket 988	Socket 988
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor series	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Arrandale	Arrandale
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	K0	K0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
Tjunction	90 °C	90 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16	1x16
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
Number of Processing Die Transistors	382 M	382 M
Processing Die size	81 mm²	81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)	18	18
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 x 2 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity	500 GB	500 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® GMA HD	NVIDIA® GeForce® 310M
Graphics card familyDiffers	Intel	NVIDIA
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequency	500 MHz	500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	667 MHz	667 MHz
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.5 GB
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	1.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-FiKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Fast Ethernet
Bluetooth	No	No
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.0+HS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	3	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Modem (RJ-11) ports	0	0
TV-in port	No	No
TV-out	No	No
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel® HM55 Express	Intel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	88
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)	Yes	Yes
Processor ARK ID	49020	49020
Processor code	SLBUK	SLBUK
Processor package size	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction sets	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5200 mAh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	65 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	3 kg	2.13 kg
WidthDiffers	414 mm	343 mm
DepthDiffers	267.5 mm	238 mm
Height (front)Differs	3.37 cm	2.64 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.7 cm	3.29 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Internal modem	No	No
TV tuner integrated	No	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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