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MSI Megabook CX640-438FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M vs Samsung R RC730-S05DE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop

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  • 131specifications compared
  • 33differ
  • 98identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Megabook CX640-438FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • R RC730-S05DE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Megabook CX640-438FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • R RC730-S05DE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:1600 x 900 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Megabook CX640-438FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • R RC730-S05DE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Megabook CX640-438FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • R RC730-S05DE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Megabook CX640-438FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:i5-2410M
    • R RC730-S05DE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:i7-2630QM
  • Processor cores
    • Megabook CX640-438FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2
    • R RC730-S05DE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:4
  • Processor threads
    • Megabook CX640-438FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:4
    • R RC730-S05DE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:8
  • Processor frequency
    • Megabook CX640-438FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.3 GHz
    • R RC730-S05DE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:2 GHz

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Comparison of CX640-438FR, RC730-S05DE
171 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLaptop
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceClamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD+
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 cd/m²
Display surfaceKnown for oneGlossUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Memory slots (available)Differs01
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Storage mediaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi DL
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
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1100 MHz
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSRSHD, SRS 3D
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet
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
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
TV-outKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Numeric keypadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source101
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers5222452219
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR02Y
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5200 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W60 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
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg2.8 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm411.4 mm
DepthDiffers260 mm272.8 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source39.4 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.7 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.4 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Mouse includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bag includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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