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MSI Classic CX640-038PL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M vs Samsung 9 900X3A-B01PL Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M 33.8 cm (13.3") HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Windows 7 Home Premium Black

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  • 128specifications compared
  • 34differ
  • 94identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Classic CX640-038PL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Black, Silver
    • 9 900X3A-B01PL Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M 33.8 cm (13.3") HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Windows 7 Home Premium Black:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • Classic CX640-038PL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • 9 900X3A-B01PL Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M 33.8 cm (13.3") HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Windows 7 Home Premium Black:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Processor model
    • Classic CX640-038PL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:i5-2410M
    • 9 900X3A-B01PL Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M 33.8 cm (13.3") HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Windows 7 Home Premium Black:i5-2467M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Classic CX640-038PL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.9 GHz
    • 9 900X3A-B01PL Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M 33.8 cm (13.3") HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Windows 7 Home Premium Black:2.3 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Classic CX640-038PL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.3 GHz
    • 9 900X3A-B01PL Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M 33.8 cm (13.3") HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Windows 7 Home Premium Black:1.6 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • Classic CX640-038PL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Smart Cache
    • 9 900X3A-B01PL Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M 33.8 cm (13.3") HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Windows 7 Home Premium Black:L3
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • Classic CX640-038PL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:35 W
    • 9 900X3A-B01PL Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M 33.8 cm (13.3") HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Windows 7 Home Premium Black:17 W
  • PCI Express configurations
    • Classic CX640-038PL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
    • 9 900X3A-B01PL Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M 33.8 cm (13.3") HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Windows 7 Home Premium Black:1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4

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160 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
Form factorKnown for oneClamshellUnknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")33.8 cm (13.3")
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Processor7 differ
Processor modelDiffersi5-2410Mi5-2467M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz2.3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz1.6 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W17 W
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2316
Memoryidentical
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots (available)Known for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB128 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB128 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520MUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyDiffersIntel, NVIDIAIntel
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1150 MHz
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethetnet, WLAN
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0+HS
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
TV-outKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Keyboard2 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Keyboard number of keysDiffers9982
Softwareidentical
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNorton Internet Security
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSamsung Update Plus Easy Display Manger Easy Battery Manager Easy Network Manager Easy SpeedUp Manager Adobe Acrobat Reader Samsung Support Center
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers5222456858
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR0D6
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W40 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg1.31 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm328.5 mm
DepthDiffers260 mm227 mm
Height (front)Differs2.71 cm1.59 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.4 cm1.63 cm
Other featuresidentical
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC

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