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MSI Megabook CX640-438FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M vs Samsung R RC530 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM

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  • 126specifications compared
  • 30differ
  • 96identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • Megabook CX640-438FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • R RC530 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Megabook CX640-438FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • R RC530 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Megabook CX640-438FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:i5-2410M
    • R RC530 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:i7-2630QM
  • Processor cores
    • Megabook CX640-438FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2
    • R RC530 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:4
  • Processor threads
    • Megabook CX640-438FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:4
    • R RC530 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:8
  • Processor frequency
    • Megabook CX640-438FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.3 GHz
    • R RC530 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Megabook CX640-438FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:3 MB
    • R RC530 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:6 MB
  • Processor socket
    • Megabook CX640-438FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:BGA 1023
    • R RC530 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Socket 988

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Comparison of CX640-438FR, RC530
148 specifications
Displayidentical
Display surfaceKnown for oneGlossUnknown — not stated by the source
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-2410Mi7-2630QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023Socket 988
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
SteppingDiffersJ1D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2320
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB6 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1333 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB640 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, MS Pro-HG, SD, SDHC, SDXCMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1100 MHz
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneSRSUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit Ethernet, WLANUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
TV-outKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers5222452219
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR02Y
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one90 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers380 mm379.6 mm
DepthDiffers260 mm255.5 mm
Height (front)Differs2.7 cm3.14 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.4 cm3.7 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bag includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Other featuresidentical
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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