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MSI F Series FX420-050US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M vs Samsung SF SF510-A01US Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M

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  • 121specifications compared
  • 40differ
  • 81identical
  • 50known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • F Series FX420-050US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Black, Silver
    • SF SF510-A01US Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Black, Ivory
  • Display diagonal
    • F Series FX420-050US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:35.6 cm (14")
    • SF SF510-A01US Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor family
    • F Series FX420-050US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • SF SF510-A01US Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • F Series FX420-050US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • SF SF510-A01US Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • F Series FX420-050US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:i5-2410M
    • SF SF510-A01US Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:i3-370M
  • Processor frequency
    • F Series FX420-050US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.3 GHz
    • SF SF510-A01US Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:2.4 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • F Series FX420-050US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:5 GT/s
    • SF SF510-A01US Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:2.5 GT/s
  • Processor socket
    • F Series FX420-050US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:BGA 1023
    • SF SF510-A01US Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Socket 988

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Comparison of FX420-050US, SF510-A01US
171 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack, Ivory
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionKnown for one1366 x 768 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioKnown for one16:9Unknown — not stated by the source
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor12 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-2410Mi3-370M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.9 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023Socket 988
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeArrandale
SteppingDiffersJ1K0
TjunctionDiffers100 °C90 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x16
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2318
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source81 mm²
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers640 GB500 GB
Storage mediaKnown for oneHDDUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityDiffers640 GB500 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SD, SDHCMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 6470MIntel® HD Graphics
Graphics card familyDiffersAMD, IntelIntel
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
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
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x116Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneTHX TruStudio ProUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for one2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet
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
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
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
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
Numeric keypadKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouchpad
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features12 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm45 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers5222449020
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXSSE4.1, SSE4.2
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLBUK
Batteryidentical
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W60 W
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WeightKnown for one2.18 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Width (imperial)Known for one23.4 cm (9.22")Unknown — not stated by the source
Depth (imperial)Known for one35 cm (13.8")Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front) (imperial)Known for one2.97 cm (1.17")Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for one3.94 cm (1.55")Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
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
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

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