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Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI Classic CR720-420FR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M vs Samsung R RC730-S05DE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop

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  • 126specifications compared
  • 46differ
  • 80identical
  • 49known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • Intel® Core™ i3
    • Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Intel® Core™ i3
    • 2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • i3-380M
    • i7-2630QM
  • Processor cores
    • 2
    • 4
  • Processor threads
    • 4
    • 8
  • Processor frequency
    • 2.53 GHz
    • 2 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • 2.5 GT/s
    • 5 GT/s
  • Processor cache
    • 3 MB
    • 6 MB

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MSI

Classic CR720-420FR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M

Model CR720-420FR

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Samsung

R RC730-S05DE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop

Model RC730-S05DE

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Designidentical
Product typeKnown for oneLaptop
Form factorKnown for oneClamshell
Displayidentical
TouchscreenKnown for oneNo
Display brightnessKnown for one250 cd/m²
Display surfaceKnown for oneGloss
Processor15 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i32nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-380Mi7-2630QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.53 GHz2 GHz
System bus rateDiffers2.5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersPGA988Socket 988
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersArrandaleSandy Bridge
SteppingKnown for oneD2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
TjunctionDiffers90 °C100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x161x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1920
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for one81 mm²
Memory1 differ
Memory slots (available)Known for one1
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 2 GB
Storage2 differ
Storage mediaKnown for oneHDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one1 GB
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelNVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers500 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs667 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x116
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneHD, SRS 3D
Speaker powerKnown for one2 W
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for oneYes
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneYes
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
eSATA ports quantityDiffers10
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
Line-inKnown for oneYes
TV-outKnown for oneNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Numeric keypadKnown for oneNo
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one101
Windows keysKnown for oneYes
Processor special features14 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5017852219
Processor codeKnown for oneSR02Y
Processor package sizeDiffersrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x2837.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1/4.2AVX
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one36 bit
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityKnown for one5200 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one5 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W60 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNo
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg2.8 kg
WidthDiffers414 mm411.4 mm
DepthDiffers267.5 mm272.8 mm
HeightKnown for one39.4 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.37 cm
Height (rear)Known for one3.7 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneAC
Mouse includedKnown for oneYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNo

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