Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI Megabook CX620-008XEU laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M vs Samsung N310-JA01 Intel Pentium Mobile N270 Netbook

85specifications compared
52differ
33identical
64known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Megabook CX620-008XEU laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:39.6 cm (15.6")
- N310-JA01 Intel Pentium Mobile N270 Netbook:25.6 cm (10.1")
Display resolution
- Megabook CX620-008XEU laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:1366 x 768 pixels
- N310-JA01 Intel Pentium Mobile N270 Netbook:1024 x 600 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- Megabook CX620-008XEU laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:16:9
- N310-JA01 Intel Pentium Mobile N270 Netbook:5:3
Processor family
- Megabook CX620-008XEU laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:Intel® Core™ i3
- N310-JA01 Intel Pentium Mobile N270 Netbook:Intel Pentium Mobile
Processor model
- Megabook CX620-008XEU laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:i3-330M
- N310-JA01 Intel Pentium Mobile N270 Netbook:N270
Processor cores
- Megabook CX620-008XEU laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:2
- N310-JA01 Intel Pentium Mobile N270 Netbook:1
Processor threads
- Megabook CX620-008XEU laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:4
- N310-JA01 Intel Pentium Mobile N270 Netbook:2
Processor frequency
- Megabook CX620-008XEU laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:2.13 GHz
- N310-JA01 Intel Pentium Mobile N270 Netbook:1.6 GHz

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Comparison of CX620-008XEU, N310-JA01
149 specifications	A MSI Megabook CX620-008XEU laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M Model CX620-008XEU View product	B Samsung N310-JA01 Intel Pentium Mobile N270 Netbook Model N310-JA01 View product
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	25.6 cm (10.1")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1024 x 600 pixels
LED backlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	5:3
Processor19 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel Pentium Mobile
Processor generationKnown for one	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	i3-330M	N270
Processor coresDiffers	2	1
Processor threadsDiffers	4	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.13 GHz	1.6 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	2.5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	0.512 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L2
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1288	Socket F (1207)
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	64-bit	32-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series	Intel Atom N200 Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Arrandale	Diamondville
Bus typeDiffers	DMI	FSB
SteppingDiffers	C2	C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	2.5 W
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	90 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	16	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	1x16	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	382 M	47 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	81 mm²	26 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	16	12
Processor front side busKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	533 MHz
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	1 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	2 x 2 GB	1 x 1 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	533 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityKnown for one	500 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	No
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	160 GB
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	MMC, SD, SDHC
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5470	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	500 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	667 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GMA 950
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 W
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN	Fast Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffers	802.11b/g/n	IEEE 802.11b/g
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0+EDR
Ports & interfacesidentical
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-in portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-outKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Keyboard number of keysDiffers	103	84
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Touchpad
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	FreeDOS	Windows 7 Starter
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Adobe Acrobat Reader Easy Battery Manager Easy Display Manger Easy SpeedUp Manager SAMSUNG Magic Doctor SAMSUNG Network Manager SAMSUNG Update Plus SAMSUNG Magic Doctor
Processor special features17 differ
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	45 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesDiffers	Yes	No
Intel 64Differs	Yes	No
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffers	Yes	No
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers	47663	36331
Processor codeDiffers	SLBNF	SLB73
Processor package sizeDiffers	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28	22 x 22 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	SSE2, SSE3
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	4
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4000 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	90 W	40 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.48 kg	1.23 kg
WidthDiffers	347 mm	262 mm
DepthDiffers	247 mm	184.5 mm
Height (front)Known for one	1.8 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	3 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	28 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	262 x 184.5 x 28 mm
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Netbook
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
BIOS passwordKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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