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MSI Megabook CX720-213NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M vs Samsung R R540-JA06 Intel® Pentium® P6100

127specifications compared
32differ
95identical
22known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Megabook CX720-213NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Black
- R R540-JA06 Intel® Pentium® P6100:Black, Silver
Display diagonal
- Megabook CX720-213NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:43.9 cm (17.3")
- R R540-JA06 Intel® Pentium® P6100:39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution
- Megabook CX720-213NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:1600 x 900 pixels
- R R540-JA06 Intel® Pentium® P6100:1366 x 768 pixels
Processor family
- Megabook CX720-213NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Intel® Core™ i3
- R R540-JA06 Intel® Pentium® P6100:Intel® Pentium®
Processor model
- Megabook CX720-213NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:i3-380M
- R R540-JA06 Intel® Pentium® P6100:P6100
Processor threads
- Megabook CX720-213NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:4
- R R540-JA06 Intel® Pentium® P6100:2
Processor frequency
- Megabook CX720-213NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:2.53 GHz
- R R540-JA06 Intel® Pentium® P6100:2 GHz
Processor operating modes
- Megabook CX720-213NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:64-bit
- R R540-JA06 Intel® Pentium® P6100:32-bit, 64-bit

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Comparison of CX720-213NL, R540-JA06
149 specifications	A MSI Megabook CX720-213NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M Model CX720-213NL View product	B Samsung R R540-JA06 Intel® Pentium® P6100 Model R540-JA06 View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, Silver
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.9 cm (17.3")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1600 x 900 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeKnown for one	HD+	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Gloss	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	220 cd/m²
Display response rise/fallKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 ms
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Pentium®
Processor generationKnown for one	Intel® Core™ i3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	i3-380M	P6100
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threadsDiffers	4	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.53 GHz	2 GHz
System bus rate	2.5 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	PGA988	PGA988
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	64-bit	32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series	Intel Pentium P6000 Series for Mobile
Processor codename	Arrandale	Arrandale
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
Tjunction	90 °C	90 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	16	1
PCI Express configurations	1x16	1x16
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
Number of Processing Die Transistors	382 M	382 M
Processing Die size	81 mm²	81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	19	15
ECC supported by processor	No	No
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	K0
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1066 MHz	1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)	2 x 2 GB	2 x 2 GB
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	320 GB
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	500 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	DVD-RW
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD	MMC, SD, SDHC
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® 310M	Intel® GMA X4500HD
Graphics card familyDiffers	NVIDIA	Intel
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequency	500 MHz	500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	667 MHz	667 MHz
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2048 x 1536 pixels
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 W
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs	1.3 MP	0.3 MP
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresKnown for one	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	No	No
Cabling technologyDiffers	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
TV-out	No	No
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel® HM55 Express	Intel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Full-size keyboard	Yes	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs	Yes	No
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)	36 bit	36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers	50178	50175
Processor package sizeDiffers	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28	37.5x37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	SSE4.1/4.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SLBUR
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery life (max)Known for one	2.8 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	65 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
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	HDD, Supervisor, User
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	3 kg	2.4 kg
WidthDiffers	414 mm	379.6 mm
DepthDiffers	267 mm	255.5 mm
Height (front)Differs	3.37 cm	3.24 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.7 cm	3.83 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source

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