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MSI Classic CX70-i789BW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop vs Samsung 5 NP530U4B-S02IN laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M

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  • 142specifications compared
  • 58differ
  • 84identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Classic CX70-i789BW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop:Black, Grey
    • 5 NP530U4B-S02IN laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M:Titanium
  • Display diagonal
    • Classic CX70-i789BW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • 5 NP530U4B-S02IN laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M:35.6 cm (14")
  • Display resolution
    • Classic CX70-i789BW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop:1600 x 900 pixels
    • 5 NP530U4B-S02IN laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Classic CX70-i789BW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • 5 NP530U4B-S02IN laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Classic CX70-i789BW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • 5 NP530U4B-S02IN laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Classic CX70-i789BW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop:i7-3610QM
    • 5 NP530U4B-S02IN laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M:i5-2467M
  • Processor cores
    • Classic CX70-i789BW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop:4
    • 5 NP530U4B-S02IN laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M:2
  • Processor threads
    • Classic CX70-i789BW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop:8
    • 5 NP530U4B-S02IN laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M:4

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183 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for oneLaptopUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffersBlack, GreyTitanium
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for oneHD+Unknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for oneMattUnknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 cd/m²
Processor18 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-3610QMi5-2467M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.3 GHz2.3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz1.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketDiffersSocket G2BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeSandy Bridge
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W17 W
TjunctionDiffers105 C100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2316
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJ1
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB6 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs2 x 4 GB1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage6 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB1 TB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA II
Optical drive typeDiffersBlu-Ray DVD ComboDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SDHC, SDXC, xDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 640MAMD Radeon HD 7550M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyDiffersIntel, NVIDIAAMD, Intel
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1660x116
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSRS PremiumHDA
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Video capturing speedKnown for one30 fpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit LAN, WLANGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.03.0+HS
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi data rate (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Combo headphone/mic portDiffersNoYes
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
TV-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM76 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one103Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneMSI S-Bar, MSI BurnRecovery, MSI Remind manager, MSI Battery Calibration, Microsoft Office, 2010 Starter, Microsoft Windows Live Essentials, TurboBoost Monitor(for Gen.3 Core i), Symantec Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), Symantec Norton Online Backup (30 days trial), Adobe Reader 9 (LimitedUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers6489956858
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR0D6
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers68
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45.3 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.5 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W60 W
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg1.79 kg
WidthDiffers418 mm333 mm
DepthDiffers269 mm229.5 mm
HeightDiffers39 mm20.9 mm
Width (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source33.3 cm (13.1")
Depth (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22.9 cm (9")
Height (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.08 cm (0.82")
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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