Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI Classic CX640-484CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M vs Samsung RV RV520-A09UK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M

128specifications compared
34differ
94identical
27known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Classic CX640-484CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Silver
- RV RV520-A09UK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:Black, Silver
Processor family
- Classic CX640-484CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Intel® Core™ i5
- RV RV520-A09UK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation
- Classic CX640-484CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
- RV RV520-A09UK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- Classic CX640-484CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
- RV RV520-A09UK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:i3-2330M
Processor frequency
- Classic CX640-484CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2.4 GHz
- RV RV520-A09UK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:2.2 GHz
Processor cache type
- Classic CX640-484CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Smart Cache
- RV RV520-A09UK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:L3
Processor socket
- Classic CX640-484CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Socket 988
- RV RV520-A09UK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:BGA 1023
Tjunction
- Classic CX640-484CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:100 °C
- RV RV520-A09UK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:85C ; 100C

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Comparison of CX640-484CS, RV520-A09UK
155 specifications	A MSI Classic CX640-484CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M Model CX640-484CS View product	B Samsung RV RV520-A09UK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M Model RV520-A09UK View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Silver	Black, Silver
Displayidentical
LED backlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for one	Gloss	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor10 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i5-2430M	i3-2330M
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	2.2 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L3
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 988	BGA 1023
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series	Intel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	85C ; 100C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	24	22
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	3 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	6 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB
Memory slots (available)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1333 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	640 GB
Storage mediaKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	640 GB
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	DVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, MS Pro-HG, SD, SDHC, SDXC	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M	Not available
Graphics card familyDiffers	NVIDIA	Intel
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1200 MHz	1100 MHz
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	GDDR3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD, SRS 3D
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 W
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Gigabit Ethernet
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.0+HS
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	0
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-outKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	99	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	FreeDOS	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	53450	53434
Processor codeDiffers	SR04W	SR04J
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	90 W	60 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BIOS, HDD
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.6 kg	2.4 kg
WidthDiffers	380 mm	379.8 mm
DepthDiffers	260 mm	255.5 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	36.2 mm
Height (front)Known for one	2.71 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	3.4 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	1.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source

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