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MSI F Series FX420-050US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M vs Samsung SF SF410-A02US Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M

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  • 129specifications compared
  • 45differ
  • 84identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • F Series FX420-050US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Black, Silver
    • SF SF410-A02US Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Black, Ivory
  • Processor family
    • F Series FX420-050US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • SF SF410-A02US Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • F Series FX420-050US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • SF SF410-A02US Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • F Series FX420-050US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:i5-2410M
    • SF SF410-A02US Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:i3-380M
  • Processor frequency
    • F Series FX420-050US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.3 GHz
    • SF SF410-A02US Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:2.53 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • F Series FX420-050US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:5 GT/s
    • SF SF410-A02US Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:2.5 GT/s
  • Processor socket
    • F Series FX420-050US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:BGA 1023
    • SF SF410-A02US Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:PGA988
  • Processor codename
    • F Series FX420-050US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Sandy Bridge
    • SF SF410-A02US Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Arrandale

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Comparison of FX420-050US, SF410-A02US
172 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack, Ivory
Displayidentical
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor11 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-2410Mi3-380M
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.53 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023PGA988
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeArrandale
TjunctionDiffers100 °C90 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x16
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2319
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.9 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneJ1Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Storage2 differ
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SD, SDHCMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage mediaKnown for oneHDDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 6470MIntel® HD Graphics
Graphics card familyDiffersAMD, IntelIntel
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz667 MHz
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x116Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersTHX TruStudio ProHD
Speaker powerDiffers2 W1.5 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs1.3 MP0.3 MP
Network1 differ
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4G
4G standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWiMAX
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet
WWANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot installed
Data networkKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers23
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouchpad
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Numeric keypadKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features12 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm45 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers5222450178
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXSSE4.1/4.2
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.5 h
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W60 W
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.18 kg2.49 kg
Width (imperial)Differs23.4 cm (9.22")34.5 cm (13.6")
Depth (imperial)Differs35 cm (13.8")24.4 cm (9.6")
Height (front) (imperial)Differs2.97 cm (1.17")2.67 cm (1.05")
Height (rear) (imperial)Differs3.94 cm (1.55")3.23 cm (1.27")
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Turbo MemoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 GB
Internal modemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one100-240VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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