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MSI Classic CX640DX-811BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M vs Samsung 7 NP700Z3A-S01PL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M

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  • 121specifications compared
  • 34differ
  • 87identical
  • 46known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Classic CX640DX-811BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • 7 NP700Z3A-S01PL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:35.6 cm (14")
  • Display resolution
    • Classic CX640DX-811BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • 7 NP700Z3A-S01PL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:1600 x 900 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Classic CX640DX-811BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • 7 NP700Z3A-S01PL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Classic CX640DX-811BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • 7 NP700Z3A-S01PL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Classic CX640DX-811BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:i3-2350M
    • 7 NP700Z3A-S01PL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:i5-2450M
  • Processor frequency
    • Classic CX640DX-811BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:2.3 GHz
    • 7 NP700Z3A-S01PL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:2.5 GHz
  • Tjunction
    • Classic CX640DX-811BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:85 °C
    • 7 NP700Z3A-S01PL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:100 °C
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • Classic CX640DX-811BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:23
    • 7 NP700Z3A-S01PL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:25

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167 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneSilverUnknown — not stated by the source
Form factorKnown for oneClamshellUnknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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 source340 cd/m²
Processor7 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i32nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-2350Mi5-2450M
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor socketKnown for oneSocket 988Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
TjunctionDiffers85 °C100 °C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2325
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.1 GHz
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB6 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA II
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
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540MAMD Radeon HD 6490M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyDiffersIntel, NVIDIAAMD
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1300 MHz
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0+HS
WWANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot installed
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
TV-outKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard2 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Keyboard number of keysDiffers9986
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNorton Internet Security (60-day trial)
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5343853452
Processor codeDiffersSR0DNSR04Z
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg2.07 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm325 mm
DepthDiffers260 mm226 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
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source23.7 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Internal modemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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