Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI Megabook CX640-456CS laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M vs Samsung RC 530 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M

129specifications compared
27differ
102identical
30known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Megabook CX640-456CS laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:Silver
- RC 530 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Black
Processor family
- Megabook CX640-456CS laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:Intel® Core™ i3
- RC 530 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- Megabook CX640-456CS laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
- RC 530 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- Megabook CX640-456CS laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:i3-2330M
- RC 530 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:i5-2410M
Processor frequency
- Megabook CX640-456CS laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:2.2 GHz
- RC 530 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.3 GHz
Processor cache type
- Megabook CX640-456CS laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:L3
- RC 530 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Smart Cache
Tjunction
- Megabook CX640-456CS laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:85C ; 100C
- RC 530 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:100 °C
PCI Express configurations
- Megabook CX640-456CS laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:1x16, 2x8
- RC 530 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8

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Comparison of CX640-456CS, 530
159 specifications	A MSI Megabook CX640-456CS laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M Model CX640-456CS View product	B Samsung RC 530 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M Model 530 View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Silver	Black
Displayidentical
TouchscreenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Display surfaceKnown for one	Gloss	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor9 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i3-2330M	i5-2410M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.2 GHz	2.3 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffers	L3	Smart Cache
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series	Intel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
TjunctionDiffers	85C ; 100C	100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8	1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	22	23
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	6 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	2 x 2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots (available)Known for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	Blu-Ray DVD Combo
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, MS Pro-HG, SD, SDHC, SDXC	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR3
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1100 MHz	1200 MHz
Audioidentical
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 W
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio systemKnown for one	HDA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Networking featuresKnown for one	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	0
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers	2	0
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
TV-outKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Insider™Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	53434	52224
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)	37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for one	SR04J	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4400 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.5 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	90 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	380 mm	379.6 mm
DepthDiffers	260 mm	255.5 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.7 cm	3.14 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.4 cm	3.7 cm
Width (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	37.9 cm (14.9")
Depth (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25.4 cm (10")
Height (front) (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.12 cm (1.23")
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.68 cm (1.45")
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Other featuresidentical
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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