Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI Classic CR720-267XUK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M vs Samsung R R540-JA0BIT Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M

127specifications compared
26differ
101identical
32known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Classic CR720-267XUK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:Black
- R R540-JA0BIT Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Grey
Display diagonal
- Classic CR720-267XUK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:43.9 cm (17.3")
- R R540-JA0BIT Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution
- Classic CR720-267XUK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:1600 x 900 pixels
- R R540-JA0BIT Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:1366 x 768 pixels
Processor family
- Classic CR720-267XUK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:Intel® Core™ i5
- R R540-JA0BIT Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation
- Classic CR720-267XUK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
- R R540-JA0BIT Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- Classic CR720-267XUK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:i5-460M
- R R540-JA0BIT Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:i3-380M
Processor socket
- Classic CR720-267XUK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:BGA 1288
- R R540-JA0BIT Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:PGA988
Tjunction
- Classic CR720-267XUK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:105 °C
- R R540-JA0BIT Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:90 °C

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Comparison of CR720-267XUK, R540-JA0BIT
159 specifications	A MSI Classic CR720-267XUK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M Model CR720-267XUK View product	B Samsung R R540-JA0BIT Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M Model R540-JA0BIT View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Grey
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.9 cm (17.3")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1600 x 900 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	300:1
HD typeKnown for one	HD+	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor6 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i5-460M	i3-380M
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1288	PGA988
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-400 Series	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	90 °C
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	2.8 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for one	K0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Memory slots (available)Known for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	4 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	500 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 GB
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	DVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD	MMC, SD, SDHC
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® GMA 4500MHD
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	766 MHz	667 MHz
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 W
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
CD read speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24x
CD write speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24x
Networkidentical
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi
Mobile network connectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile network generationKnown for one	3G	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
ExpressCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	No	Windows 7 Home Premium
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	1.0	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Differs	Yes	36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers	50179	50178
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	SSE4.1/4.2
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for one	SLC22	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	65 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BIOS
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	3 kg	2.4 kg
WidthDiffers	414 mm	379.6 mm
DepthDiffers	267.5 mm	255.5 mm
Height (front)Differs	3.37 cm	3.24 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.7 cm	3.83 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Other featuresidentical
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240V
Power supply typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC/DC
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	1.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Touchpad	Unknown — not stated by the source

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